Construction Assistant

Dollar Tree • Chesapeake, VA • 2h ago

Your organizational skills , attention to detail , and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment make you a great fit for our Construction Assistant position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table.

About Your Role:

As a Construction Assistant at Dollar Tree's corporate office, you'll provide essential support to multiple Construction Project Managers overseeing new store construction projects nationwide. Acting as a central point of coordination between internal teams, vendors, landlords, and General Contractors, you'll help ensure materials are ordered accurately, project schedules stay on track, and critical documentation is maintained throughout the construction process.

Your day-to-day job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Project & Vendor Coordination

Support Construction Project Managers throughout the lifecycle of new store construction projects

Order and communicate project material requirements to vendors using Lucernex and Ariba systems

Coordinate with vendors, General Contractors, and Project Managers to resolve scheduling, delivery, and installation issues

Identify and escalate material, vendor, and project concerns as needed

Assist with onboarding and training of new Project Managers, vendors, and contractors on company systems and processes

Construction Administration

Process Purchase Orders (POs), change orders, accruals, and material chargeback reconciliations

Accurately code vendor requisitions according to established accounting classifications

Review, distribute, and track construction memos and urgent change notices, ensuring timely posting to company systems

Track project activity and timelines, ensuring accurate follow-up from project initiation through completion

Create facility records and close projects within company systems once stores are confirmed open

Lease & Financial Support

Submit Tenant Allowance (TA) requests to landlords with required supporting documentation

Track landlord communications and Tenant Allowance payments

Escalate outstanding issues or payment delays and support audit preparation activities

Review lease documents as necessary to ensure accurate processing of Tenant Allowance requests

Documentation & Communication

Manage a high volume of daily communications while maintaining professionalism and responsiveness

Read and interpret basic floor plans and layout drawings to support project planning and order accuracy

Maintain accurate project records, reports, and documentation

Develop familiarity with store fixture @types and vendor relationships to support project execution

Your Required Skills and Experience:

High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree or equivalent experience preferred

2+ years of administrative, construction support, project coordination, or vendor management experience preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business demands

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills

Excellent attention to detail and follow-through

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Professional demeanor and ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external partners

Preferred Requirements:

Knowledge of the construction industry

Construction administrative experience

Familiarity with store construction, fixturing, planning, operations, or merchandising

Experience with Lucernex, Ariba, Accruent, or similar project management and procurement systems

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and floor plans

Our success is a team effort -

when we reach our goals, you'll be eligible for a yearly bonus!

Start Rate = $18.00 - $20.00 based on experience

Your Perks and Benefits:

We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with matching contribution

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services

And much more!

Full time

500 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

Real Estate Administration

Dollar Tree

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