Administrative Assistant - Civil

Come grow with us...

At Murray Company, how we operate is defined by shared values that are 100 years in the making - Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work and Pride of Ownership. These values have led to our company consistently being in the top 15% on ENRs Best Specialty Contractor’s list. Bring your enthusiasm and unique perspective to Murray Company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. Join a team that cares about helping you thrive and succeed. You'll work alongside talented colleagues while establishing lifelong friendships and making a difference in our company and the specialty contracting community. As a part of Murray Company, you'll build long-term wealth by enjoying employee-ownership, great compensation, health & wellness benefits, and matched 401K retirement plan.

Position Summary

We are seeking a driven Administrative Assistant to facilitate the efficient operation of our Civil / Underground Utility division by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks in support of our projects. The position will be based in our Corporate Office and may also work from various job site locations in the Los Angeles / Orange County area.

Location: Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221 (Relocating to Cypress, CA in August/September 2025)

Key Responsibilities

• Process and maintain a document control system for recording and tracking of all contract and subcontract related documents for current and upcoming projects.
• Maintain job number log and set up folders in Project Manager Drive as well as hard copy files as jobs are assigned.
• Transmit new job set up forms to appropriate parties.
• Assign and maintain archive file log for all contract files.
• Prepare and compile various reports and manuals as requested.
• Regularly provide backup assistance at receptionist desk.
• Assist with various meetings and company events.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum two years of administrative experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency. 
• Ability to type 50+ WPM accurately.
• Ability to multi-task and work with multiple groups.
• Dependable attendance.
• Reliable transportation for job site visits and valid CA DL
• Construction industry experience a plus

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Compensation

$24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Total Rewards

Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package to include no less than a 15% Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually on top of a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 3% 401(k) match, 100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family), company provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.

Murray Company 3rd Party Recruiter Engagements

Murray Company does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from third-party recruiting agencies or individual recruiters in response to job postings. Resumes submitted to any employee of Murray Company without a signed agreement by an officer of the company (or his or her delegate) AND without the express written agreement by the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function to engage in a search on behalf of the company will become property of Murray Company. Verbal or written commitments from any other remember of Murray Company will not be considered binding terms. Murray Company will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiting firms or individual recruiters that have not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function.