Construction Support Specialist
Kent Companies · Lewisville
The Construction Support Specialist will support various construction projects directly from the on-site field trailer. This role serves as the central hub for the field crew, bridging the gap between the job site and corporate office. Day-to-day responsibilities may include general administrative tasks, onboarding assistance, answering & troubleshooting basic payroll/HR questions/issues, safety PPE distribution, and answering general IT questions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- HR & Onboarding Coordination
- Assist new hires on-site with filling out standard onboarding, I-9 paperwork, and pre-employment drug screens.
- Manage owner and general contractor site access requirements – badging, background checks, and security clearance
- Assist with employee requests to update personal information when requested (changes in address, direct deposit setup, tax withholdings, etc.).
- Notify corporate HR when new hires or terminations are scheduled.
- Act as the liaison between field workers and corporate HR for policy/benefit questions.
- IT & Equipment Support
- Serve as first-line support for jobsite hardware and software (tablets, printers, laptops, timekeeping devices, phones, and network and connectivity issues).
- Support setup and return of equipment for new and departing employees.
- Coordinate with corporate IT to resolve larger hardware or network problems in the trailer.
- Safety
- Distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) inventory.
- Coordinate with corporate safety to maintain jobsite certification and training records.
- Administrative and Project Support
- Support Talent team and staffing partners with recruiting logistics.
- Support meeting logistics, craft housing needs, jobsite events, and any other needs for an out-of-town project setting.
- Maintain job-site office equipment, supplies and ensure a clean, functional work environment.
- Support PE/PM/Superintendent on miscellaneous projects.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.
Work Environment/Physical Demand
This position works in a jobsite environment.
Position Type, Travel, and Work Schedule
- Travel: This position requires extensive travel and the ability to live away from home for extended periods of time (typically 3 to 6 months per project assignment) to support our active jobsites across the United States.
- Work Schedule: This role follows a standard full‑time schedule; however, additional hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines. Due to construction‑related demands, the position requires flexibility to work non‑typical days and irregular hours.
Requirements
- Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- 3+ years of administrative experience, with at least 1 year in construction preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with field crews and corporate managers.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Comfortable working in a construction environment (field trailer, dust, noise, fluctuating outdoor temperatures)
- Must have reliable transportation to the workplace.
- Ability to pass drug screening.
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
Benefits
Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:
- Weekly pay
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
- Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
- Scholarship opportunities for dependents
- Leadership development opportunities