Benefits Administrator jobs in Altoona, PA

Kokosing is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors.

Located in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Regions, Kokosing's services include the construction of highways/bridges, industrial facilities/factories, data centers, marine, solar, advanced industrial, pipeline, and water/wastewater facilities, along with asphalt/concrete pavement and underground utilities.

For over 70 years, our family-owned company has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards.

With over $1.2 billion (and growing) in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Position Summary:
Support the project manager and other leaders in providing general administrative support for the construction project office.

**This position is located near Clarion, PA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for filing and typing.
• Purchase order and subcontract documentation support, including preparation, routing, follow-up and tracking of change orders and other contractual documents.
• Scheduling support for meetings, training, and other events.
• General administrative support for construction project teams.
• Maintains timekeeping and enters payroll into Viewpoint.
• Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
• Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.
• Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
• Manage supplies and ordering.
• Composes and prepares confidential correspondence, reports, and other complex documents.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in Business Administration or similar field preferred but not required.
• Previous exposure in construction, accounting and/or payroll functions preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must be dependable and professional.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must have strong writing skills, including proofreading and editing of professional business correspondence.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with multiple team members and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Must be able to prioritize and work on multiple tasks in fast paced, schedule driven environment.

Relationships:
Reports to the area manager/project manager and closely interacts with all levels of team members within the organization.

Working conditions:
100% of duties are performed in a temperature controlled, fluorescent-lighted environment. About 90% of time is spent working with a computer. 10% of the workday is spent working with management and associates. Others impose 100% of deadlines. Some lifting between 0 -20 lbs. is required.

Benefits:
Kokosing Industrial offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.