Dudonis Construction

Design & Project Administrator

Are You an Organized Construction Professional Who Thrives in Pre-Construction?

Do you enjoy setting projects up for success before they ever break ground? Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and great at keeping multiple stakeholders aligned? If so, Dudonis Construction is looking for you.

Dudonis Construction is a family-run residential construction company specializing in high-end remodels and additions. Based in Northern New Jersey, we serve a discerning clientele that often commutes to New York City, including professionals from Wall Street and Manhattan. We've built our reputation on integrity, quality, and trust. Our team values accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Learn more about us at: DudonisConstruction.com

We are seeking a Design & Project Administrator to support our Project Managers by managing the front-end planning, documentation, and coordination that keeps projects moving efficiently from concept through construction start.

Responsibilities:

• Support Project Managers during the pre-construction phase to ensure projects are fully prepared for execution.
• Coordinate schedules, budgets, estimates, and documentation prior to project kickoff.
• Assist with subcontractor outreach, bid tracking, and proposal comparisons.
• Review plans, specifications, and scopes of work for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare project handoff packages to ensure a smooth transition from pre-construction to construction.
• Track approvals, selections, permits, and pre-start requirements.
• Communicate with internal teams, designers, architects, and vendors to resolve pre-construction issues.
• Maintain accurate and organized project records using construction management software.
• Identify potential risks early and flag issues before they impact schedules or budgets.

Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience in pre-construction, project coordination, estimating, or construction administration.
• Strong understanding of residential construction processes and sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software (JobTread, BuilderTrend, CoConstruct, or similar).
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple active projects.
• Trustworthy, accountable, and professional.
• Construction or estimating background preferred, but not required.

What We Offer:

• Full-time position.
• Competitive salary range of $65,000 to $75,000, based on experience.
• Two weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Eight paid holidays annually.
• 401(k).
• Opportunity to grow within a respected, high-end construction company.
• Collaborative, professional team environment.

Ready to Be Part of the Foundation?

If you enjoy bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to construction projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and tell us why you'd be a great fit for Dudonis Construction.

Dudonis Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.