We are seeking an organized proactive and detailoriented Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of our engineering firm. As an essential member of our team you will play a critical role in ensuring smooth office operations facilitating communication across departments and helping maintain our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.
Note: The role is strictly for candidates within the United States onlu.
The ideal candidate will have a strong administrative background excellent communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fastpaced environment. Experience within an engineering or technical setting is preferred but not mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
1. Office Administration & Coordination
- Manage daytoday office activities to ensure smooth operation and workflow.
- Coordinate office supplies and inventory management ensuring that essential equipment and materials are always available.
- Handle incoming calls emails and correspondence responding to inquiries and directing them to the appropriate team members.
- Assist in maintaining and organizing physical and electronic filing systems for projects documents and contracts.
- Organize and schedule meetings appointments and events for team members including internal and external client meetings.
- Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes ensuring all team members are informed and prepared.
- Assist with travel arrangements and itineraries for employees including booking flights accommodations and transportation.
- Maintain office safety and cleanliness addressing any administrative issues promptly.
2. Project Support & Coordination
- Assist engineers and project managers with administrative tasks related to ongoing projects.
- Track project schedules deadlines and milestones to ensure that all team members are aligned.
- Prepare and maintain reports spreadsheets and presentations for project updates and client communications.
- Assist with contract preparation procurement documents and other related paperwork.
- Act as a liaison between internal teams and clients ensuring effective communication and timely delivery of project updates.
3. Document Management & Data Entry
- Maintain accurate and uptodate records of contracts project documents invoices and other relevant materials.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and in accordance with company policies.
- Assist in data entry ensuring accuracy and timely updates of company records and databases.
- Support document submission processes for engineering projects ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
4. Communication & Client Relations
- Serve as the first point of contact for clients vendors and stakeholders ensuring a professional and friendly interaction.
- Facilitate communication between various departments ensuring timely responses to inquiries and requests.
- Assist in the preparation of client presentations proposals and other marketing materials.
- Foster positive relationships with clients and vendors supporting the companys mission to build longterm partnerships.
5. Financial Support & Administration
- Assist with basic accounting tasks such as invoicing expense tracking and processing payments.
- Ensure that purchase orders invoices and receipts are properly documented and processed in accordance with company procedures.
- Assist in maintaining budgets for ongoing projects working closely with the finance team to ensure accuracy.
Skills & Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional administrative or business certifications preferred.
- 1 years of experience in an administrative role; prior experience in an engineering or technical environment is a plus.
- Proficiency with office software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and document management systems.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with a professional and courteous demeanor.
- Excellent organizational and timemanagement abilities with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Detailoriented with a high degree of accuracy in all administrative tasks.
- Proactive and solutionoriented attitude toward challenges and problemsolving.
Job Types: Fulltime
Pay: $21.00 $26.00 per hour
Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: Hybrid
Schedule:
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)