Construction Administrator

About the role

Trailside is seeking a Construction Administrator to support the delivery of custom homes across the Pacific Northwest. You will act as a liaison between project teams, vendors, and customers, ensuring each home build progresses smoothly from permitting to final hand‑over.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and municipal authorities.
• Coordinate all home start activities, tracking schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Assist the Director of Construction Operations and finance team in creating pricing models and cost estimates for customers.
• Provide administrative support throughout the permitting process and throughout construction.
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.

Required profile

• Degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Highly organized self‑starter with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret design plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently or as part of cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with BuilderTrend, Salesforce, and QuickBooks (preferred).
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat for handling project documents.