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Support Assistant I
Company : Gilbane
Location : Rochester, MN, 55904
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Overview
Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Support Assistant I to be responsible for helping to maintain organization in a construction management environment. This role will sit primarily in the office.
Who are we?
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Who are you?
You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.
Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
What’s in it for you?
Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.
Responsibilities
- Greeting visitors
- Ordering office supplies
- Organizing meetings
- Administrative support of office functions.
- Strong communication and organizational skills are required.
- May serve as Learning Coordinator responsible for working with BUL/Department Heads and HR to determine annual training needs.
- Create training schedules for BU/departments and communicate scheduled company training opportunities to employees to encourage participation.
- Organize and execute training, including scheduling, sending reminders, providing facilitator with necessary training materials, and ordering/organizing catering.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree
- 1 – 3 years of relevant experience
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Candidate should be a team player with exceptional organizational, computer, and inter-personal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.
For Rochester, Minnesota, this ranges from $50,000 - $60,000 plus benefits and retirement program.
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
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Frequently asked questions
Support Assistant I at Gilbane plays a pivotal role in streamlining office operations, which directly impacts project efficiency. By managing administrative tasks and coordinating training schedules, they ensure teams remain organized and focused, enabling smoother execution of construction projects across diverse sectors like hospitals and schools.
Key skills include strong organizational abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, and effective communication. Given Rochester's collaborative work culture, adaptability and teamwork are crucial to navigate the fast-paced demands of construction project administration.
Navigating Gilbane’s values like integrity and toughmindedness means balancing empathy with discipline. A Support Assistant I must harmonize caring interpersonal approaches with strict adherence to project timelines, fostering a respectful yet results-driven office atmosphere.
While formal certifications aren’t mandatory, completion of relevant office administration and safety training enhances candidate appeal. Gilbane’s emphasis on continuous learning via Gilbane University provides tailored growth opportunities aligned with Rochester’s industry standards.
Rochester's expanding infrastructure projects have increased demand for organized support roles. Companies such as Gilbane seek individuals who can efficiently handle administrative duties, reflecting a competitive yet growing market for support assistants in this region.
Gilbane’s role uniquely integrates administrative support with training coordination in a renowned construction setting. This blend offers exposure to diverse projects and leadership development, distinguishing it from generic office support roles prevalent in Rochester.
Gilbane counts on Support I staff to uphold operational excellence that underpins community-building projects. Their efforts in organizing meetings and managing supplies ensure seamless workflows, directly influencing the timely delivery of critical facilities like schools and hospitals.
Salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000, reflecting regional cost of living and the candidate’s experience. Benefits include profit-sharing and 401k plans, making the total package competitive within Rochester’s construction administrative sector.
Tasks such as greeting visitors, coordinating meetings, and managing office supplies are foundational. Additionally, organizing training sessions fosters team skill growth, all contributing to an efficient support system that keeps construction timelines intact.
Gilbane prioritizes a respectful and inclusive workplace, encouraging Support Assistants to practice empathy and open communication. This environment nurtures collaboration and innovation, enriching the professional experience within Rochester’s diverse workforce.