Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years.
Atkins seeks an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our Charlotte, North Carolina office as a Project Assistant.
Major Function/Role
Provides full clerical support to team of professionals and managers. May function as a receptionist for department or office and be responsible for collecting, sorting and distributing mail to department or office personnel.
Job Duties
• Types letters, memos and other documents, which may be of confidential nature, using personal computers and word processing software.
• Reads and routes incoming mail, distributes reports and screens telephone calls.
• Coordinates activities and tasks with other personnel at various departments and/or company offices.
• Sets up and maintains files of documents and correspondence.
• Makes travel and meeting arrangements, and assembles required material for meetings and conferences.
• Makes photocopies and sends or receives e-mails, fax transmissions and other electronic communications.
• Updates and disseminates various internal reports requiring follow-up, as instructed.
• Assists with designated clerical tasks related to unit activities.
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
Education and Experience
High school diploma (or equivalent) plus three years related experience OR an Associates Degree in a related administrative field plus one year related experience is required.
Special Skills
Solid communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required. Knowledge of business administration practices and principles, including finance and accounting. Computer skills required, particularly in Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Including the ability to type at 65 WPM. Knowledge of the consulting engineering industry helpful. Ability to deal effectively and harmoniously with people at all levels of the organization.
Must be reliable, punctual, organized, and have demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities in a very busy office. Excellent interpersonal skills, pleasant phone manner, typing ability (data entry), and exceptional Microsoft Office skills are required.
Atkins offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuable voluntary options; generous time-off programs; flexible work schedules; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities through our corporate university, as well as a highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program; and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.
Please view Atkins Equal Opportunity Statement here:
http://careers.atkinsglobal.com/File.ashx?path=Root/Documents/north-america-welcome-new-employee/Equal_Opp_Stmt.pdf
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