Administrative Assistant - Construction Emphasis Location: Kennewick, Washington

Position Overview: J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. is seeking to hire an Administrative Assistant- Construction Emphasis to work in our successful Kennewick, Washington office. Our purpose at J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. (J-U-B) is "Helping Each Other Create Better Communities." We foster a supportive and team-oriented environment to solve problems that improve society, while providing employees growth opportunities and an expansive benefits package. We attract and retain the best people because we provide an enriching environment for our employees to build their careers in the communities where they live. J-U-B offers a clearly defined career path, a sense of belonging, and opportunities for employees to use their talents in a team environment. We are one of the largest professional engineering companies in the Intermountain West, with over 20 offices across seven states.

While applying knowledge and skills, this position will:

Provide construction administration duties

Ensure compliance with public funding agency requirements

Communicate regularly with contractors during construction

Draft letters, emails, and other general correspondence

Coordinate with field observers, office staff, and project teams

Assist with Office Administration duties as needed

Assist with weekly construction meetings, notes, and documentation

Track RFIs, submittals, and material testing reports

Support document control and change order tracking

Prepare and review contractor pay requests

Manage digital and physical filing systems

Support construction project audits

Develop skills with construction management software

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Perform Certified Payroll duties and Davis-Bacon compliance

Work full-time in office during normal business hours

Qualifications:

Minimum 5-10 years of experience with administration of public works construction projects

Knowledge of general office operations

MS Office proficient

Excellent communication and writing skills

Highly Organized and Detail-oriented

Salary Range: $23.00 -- $32.00 per hour, determined by experience

Benefits: In addition to your competitive salary, J-U-B also offers an extensive benefits package including:

Professional development opportunities

Bonuses for qualified employees

Generous vacation and sick leave package

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) with company match, profit sharing

Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability plans

The ability to work in a team-centered, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere

J-U-B is an employee-owned firm and offers ownership opportunities after qualified years of service

The application window will remain open until February 16, 2026. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.

See our website for more benefit details: https://www.jub.com/our-benefits/

To apply for this position and learn more about J-U-B, please visit www.jub.com

J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc

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