Project Administrator

Job Title: Project Administrator

Job Description

The Project Administrator will support our electrical contractor's construction site operations by managing onboarding and clerical tasks. This role involves assisting employees with orientation and gathering information for onboarding and payroll, using internal onboarding software, and maintaining basic spreadsheets. The position requires coordination with project managers and payroll staff, serving as the point of contact for tradesmen during onboarding, maintaining organized records, and ensuring compliance with company policies while supporting general office functions within the trailer environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist employees with orientation and gather information for onboarding and payroll.

• Use internal onboarding software and maintain basic spreadsheets.

• Coordinate with project managers and payroll staff.

• Serve as the point of contact for tradesmen during onboarding.

• Maintain organized records and ensure compliance with company policies.

• Support general office functions within the trailer environment.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of administrative or clerical experience.

• Proficiency with basic spreadsheets and internal onboarding software.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Comfortable working in a construction site trailer environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate degree preferred).

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.

• Any industry experience acceptable; construction experience is a plus.

Work Environment

The role is based in a heated construction trailer that functions as a full office. Initial training will take place in Marshall, MI for approximately one week. The work location will be in Madison Heights until the trailer in Saline is ready by mid-February. After, role will be in Saline daily.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saline, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $29.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saline,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.

About Actalent

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