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Construction Administrative Manager Jobs in Orange, CA at KDC Construction
Are you a detail-oriented, highly organized, and mission-driven professional with a passion for community service? Join UTA’s Planning and Engagement Team as our Office Administrator and become a vital force behind the work shaping the future of transit along the Wasatch Front. In this key role, you’ll provide essential administrative support to the Chief Planning and Engagement Officer (CPEO) and an innovative team dedicated to improving how people move through our region.
The Planning and Engagement Office is a dynamic, collaborative hub made up of Service Planners, Long Range Strategic Planners, Customer Experience Planners, and our Community Engagement team. We’re united by a vision to deliver smart, inclusive, and future-focused transit solutions. As the Office Administrator, you’ll help keep everything running smoothly—from managing logistics and communications to supporting chief leadership—making a meaningful impact every day.
As the Office Administrator (Planning and Engagement) you will:
Work closely with Planning leadership to support the agency’s mission and goals.
Provide administrative support to the Chief Planning & Engagement Officer, the Planning, Innovative Mobility Solutions, Community Engagement, and Customer Service departments.
Perform office and administrative tasks, including planning, budgeting, meeting coordination, document and contract management, and the board agenda processes.
Interpret, prioritize, and respond to internal and external requests of the Chief Planning and Engagement Officer (CPEO), Executive Team members, and senior leadership.
Work well independently and take the initiative to complete assignments and daily tasks with minimal oversight.
Manage the office and support the coordination of committees and forums related to the Planning & Engagement Office.
Work well with people across all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
**Because of the nature of the work we do in this department, this position does NOT generally have work from home capabilities, although, there is some flexibility as needed. If we offer you this position, please expect to be working at Frontlines Headquarters in our downtown office with our Planning and Engagement Team nearly every working day. **
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
Four years in an office environment from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.
Associates degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (In lieu of a degree, 2 additional years of experience will be considered)
– OR –
An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]
Knowledge/Skills:
Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe and Visio preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and written/oral skills.
Effective time management and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Excellent customer service skills.
Basic understanding of lean and continuous improvement tools and concepts.
Abilities:
Ability to work well with a range of persons and maintain confidentiality.
Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, exercising sound judgment and discretion.
Able to work independently and as a team player.
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
This job requires regular and predictable attendance.
UTA Comptencies:
Embraces Outward Mindset – Exhibiting strong E.I. skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management). Relating comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography. Partnering with others to get work done. Managing conflict. Seeking feedback without being defensive.
Develops Self & Others – Taking action to continuously improve. Accepting assignments that broaden capabilities. Placing a high priority on developing others. Developing others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.
Ensures Fairness – Concerned with the welfare of others and expressing that concern on a personal level. Distributing resources fairly. Giving others a voice prior to reaching decisions that affect them. Reaching decisions through a fair process. Explaining to others why and how decisions were made that impact them.
Puts Safety First – Acting as a Safety Ambassador by working safely, complying with requirements and serving as an example to others. Wearing required personal protective equipment. Supporting safety activities. Promptly reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, near misses, and accidents.
Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Values Differences – Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Builds Effective Teams – Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Drives Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:
Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
Retirement options – Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.
Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T.
Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs).
For more information on UTA’s Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits
Pay Range: $27.356 or more, depending on experience
If interested, apply before: Friday, July 11th, 2025 @ 5:59 PM MST
Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays’ notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.
Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.
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Title: Construction Administrative Manager
Company: KDC Construction
Location: Orange, CA
