📎 ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER (8/15/25)
Administrative Support for a Fast-Paced Civil Construction Office
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Pay: $17.00 – $19.00/hr | Based on Experience
Type: Full-time | Hourly | On-site
Benefits: 401(k) match, health/dental/vision, life insurance, EAP, PTO
🏢 About the Opportunity:
Meridian Engineering is a top-tier general contractor serving Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. We’re known for our civil infrastructure expertise and a workplace culture built on professionalism and collaboration. We’re hiring a highly organized, proactive Assistant Office Manager to help support the day-to-day operations of our Albuquerque office. You’ll play a key role in ensuring everything runs smoothly — from scheduling and data entry to document management and internal coordination.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has great communication skills, and takes pride in getting things done efficiently and accurately.
✅ Key Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support to executives, managers, and field teams
Answer phones, greet visitors, manage incoming/outgoing correspondence
Maintain accurate records, files, reports, and sensitive documents
Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes
Support travel coordination, project tracking, and office logistics
Input data into office systems, spreadsheets, and databases
Help with special projects and office initiatives
Provide backup support to the Office Manager and assist across departments as needed
📅 A Day in the Life of an Assistant Office Manager:
Start your day reviewing emails and prioritizing tasks
Support managers by preparing documents, reports, or scheduling meetings
Greet vendors or visitors and direct them as needed
Organize files, maintain shared documents, and handle data entry
End the day by following up on action items or prepping for tomorrow’s needs
📈 Measurements of Success:
Timely and accurate completion of administrative tasks
Effective support for daily office operations
Clear communication and professionalism with team members and external contacts
Positive feedback from office leadership and cross-functional teams
Strong organization and task prioritization under pressure
🧰 Requirements:
2+ years in an administrative, office support, or coordinator role
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Detail-oriented, dependable, and professional in demeanor
Able to handle confidential information with discretion
Strong communication and multitasking skills
Experience in the construction industry is a plus
Based in or near Albuquerque, NM (preferred)
