Virtual Assistant (Construction Industry)

Talentify helps candidates around the world to discover and stay focused on the jobs they want until they can complete a full application in the hiring company career page/ATS.

We are looking for a qualified virtual assistants to support our construction industry clients. Our virtual assistants are responsible for providing a wide variety of support services to clients. The virtual assistant may delegate some or all of his/her work, acting as a single point of contact for other virtual assistants when applicable. Often, the virtual assistant serves in the role of an executive assistant, personal assistant or administrative assistant to clients. THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION AND CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE AND BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE USA.

Qualifications

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING CORE SKILLS:

• Ability to multi-task
• Telephone and conference calling
• Strong work ethic
• Bids and proposals
• Supplier and vendor relationships
• Associates degree or some college preferred
• HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical
• Professional verbal and written communication
• General residential and commercial construction
• Electrical
• Roofing and siding
• Working knowledge of MS Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Powerpoint
• Working knowledge of support functions in the construction, trades, or related industries. The following areas are of particular interest:
• Painting
• Ability to perform data entry and analysis
• Strong administrative and organizational skills with particular focus on:
• Invoicing, billing, and collections
• Minutes and notes taking
• Calendar management and scheduling
• Concrete construction
• Building and construction permitting process

Other Possible Skills

• Sales support
• Bookkeeping
• Blog writing
• Proofreading
• Social media monitoring and scheduling
• Travel research
• Online research

Specialized Skills

• Internet marketing including email and forum management
• Marketing
• Web design
• IT support and web maintenance (Wordpress, SquareSpace, etc.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• If necessary, babysitting services are arranged to provide a time slot of undisturbed, focused attention to details.
• A workstation located in a room with a door to avoid distractions.