**Construction Assistant**
Your strong organizational abilities, collaborative approach, and proven problem-solving skills make you an excellent fit for our Construction Assistant position. Join our dynamic team and build a rewarding career with a company that truly values your contributions.
**About Your Role:**
As a **Construction Assistant** at Dollar Tree's corporate office, you'll support Project Managers, prioritize projects and emails, and process orders in our Ariba ordering system. Your day-to-day duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
+ Support Construction Project Managers by handling administrative tasks and order processing for up to 800 new construction projects annually (up to 160 individually).
+ Communicate with Project Managers, vendors, and general contractors regarding construction updates, delivery issues, and field needs.
+ Manage and prioritize a high volume of emails (100+ per day).
+ Code vendor requisitions accurately to the appropriate accounting unit.
+ Review, issue, and post 1,200+ Construction Memos/Urgent Change Notices to the Company Portal each fiscal year.
+ Gain familiarity with 30+ fixture types and their corresponding vendors.
+ Read and understand basic floor plans and layouts
+ Assist with system and process training for new Construction Project Managers, vendors, and general contractors to ensure smooth onboarding.
+ Mark projects as complete once stores open and create the corresponding facility record
+ Issue New Store Announcements on the Company Portal for newly opened locations.
+ Submit and track Lease Tenant Allowance requests, manage landlord correspondence/payments, escalate when payments are overdue, and support Tenant Allowance audits
+ Review leases as needed to complete Construction Tenant Allowance requirements.
**Your Required Skills and Experience:**
+ High school graduate or GED equivalent
+ Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
+ Minimum required typing speed of 45 wpm
+ Extensive experience in word-processing, spreadsheet and web-based software applications
+ Strong business writing skills, [efficient] effective communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
+ Excellent phone skills and solid administrative skills
+ Detail-oriented and able to work in a strong team environment
+ Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team
+ Must possess a high degree of organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize projects
+ Must have the ability to recognize the need for action and quickly arrive at accurate decisions
**Preferred Requirements:**
- Knowledge of the construction industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Construction-related administrative background
**Our success is a team effort -**
**when we reach our goals, you'll be eligible for a yearly bonus!**
**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!
**Who We Are:**
At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value - it's what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.
We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform - and we know that this path starts with you.
Join our team today and discover The Value of You.
_Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities._
_This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor._
_Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice._
Full time
500 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320
Real Estate Administration
Dollar Tree