Office Administrative Assistant Job at Heartland Paving Partners, Glen Ellyn, IL

bm5HUjVDdGVLL1RFY01rM3lwRmJDWU5uMmc9PQ==
  • Heartland Paving Partners
  • Glen Ellyn, IL

Job Description

Responsible for managing the full administrative and compliance process for municipal permitting, contractor licensing, and project documentation. This role ensures that all jobs are properly approved, tracked, and completed in accordance with local regulations and company standards while supporting communication across departments including sales, project management, and insurance.

Experience

  • 1–3 years of experience in an administrative, clerical, or office support role
  • Experience with scheduling, recordkeeping, and data entry is often required

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities
  • Proficiency with office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace)
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Problem-solving and multitasking skills
  • Customer service orientation

Responsibilities:

Permitting & Licensing Management

  • Work directly with municipalities to obtain contractor licenses and necessary permits for each project.
  • Compile, complete, and submit all required documentation including bonds, certificates of insurance (COIs), signed contracts or purchase orders, scopes of work, and plats of survey.
  • Ensure all projects are reviewed and approved by the appropriate municipal authorities before work begins.
  • Track and update permit status daily, identifying outstanding applications and following up as needed.

Dispatch & Project Coordination

  • Prepare and distribute daily dispatch schedules outlining job locations, tasks, and assigned project managers.
  • Maintain organized records linking each job number with its corresponding documents, communications, and approvals.
  • Manage job closeouts by scheduling and overseeing final inspections with municipalities, ensuring all work meets local requirements and company standards.

Insurance & Vendor Documentation

  • Coordinate with the insurance team to issue and manage COIs for all vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
  • Verify accuracy and compliance of insurance documentation prior to approval for work.
  • Maintain up-to-date vendor records including W-9 forms, insurance certificates, and contact details within the CRM system.

CRM & Administrative Management

  • Utilize the company CRM system (Procru) to upload project documentation, input job costs, and track billing-related information.
  • Update CRM data for customers, vendors, and job sites in coordination with the sales team.
  • Generate and review reports to monitor project progress, permit status, and document compliance.

Cross-Departmental Communication

  • Act as a liaison between municipalities, sales teams, project managers, and vendors.
  • Keep sales informed of permit progress, inspection results, and project readiness.
  • Ensure all relevant documents are accurate, current, and accessible to internal teams.

Heartland Paving Partners is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Job Tags

For contractors, For subcontractor, Work at office, Local area,

Similar Jobs

Lil' Drug Store Products

Sourcing Specialist Job at Lil' Drug Store Products

 ...other customer requests Lead the operational information collection of new items and vendors, and coordinate activities with others...  ...negotiation process and maintain records Perform data analysis to support sourcing decisions, including supplier selections... 

Burkhart Brothers

Luxury Custom Home Accounts Assistant/Data Entry Clerk Job at Burkhart Brothers

 ...Accounts Assistant / Data Entry Clerk Company Overview We are a high-end custom home contractor based on the Gold Coast, specializing in luxury residential construction. With nearly two decades of experience and a team of over 50 employees, our reputation is built... 

PrismHR

Caregiver Job at PrismHR

 ...Caregiver Location: Hinsdale, IL Company: Home Helpers of Hinsdale As the top-ranked home care agency in Illinois and #14 in the nation for 2025 , we at Home Helpers of Hinsdale, take pride in providing exceptional care to seniors in their homes. We are... 

Kodiak Realty Services LLC

Chief Building Engineer Job at Kodiak Realty Services LLC

 ...The Chief Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and repairs in the buildings within the property management portfolio in cooperation with the Property Managers and Building Engineer Team. Additionally, this role is responsible for the overall execution and profitability... 

Crown Union

Graphic Designer In Ski Town (on-site) Job at Crown Union

 ...Crown Union is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join our creative team on-site in Ketchum, Idaho. Minutes from the ski lifts and mountain biking/hiking trails, this in-house role is ideal for a designer who thrives in a collaborative studio environment and wants...