Office Administrative Manager

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GFT is seeking an Office Administrative Manager to join our Strategic Services team in Columbus, OH
. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance (3 days per week) in our Columbus office. The Strategic Services team – which includes Human Resources, Legal, Accounting & Finance, Office Operations, IT Services and Marketing & Communications – is essential for managing and supporting the company’s global operations. Strategic Services is part of a broader strategy to transform the business and improve efficiency.

• Answer and direct office main line phone calls.
• Assist with travel and meeting arrangements.
• Order lunches and assist with staff & client meetings.
• Receive vendor, guest, client visitations (i.e. security access, parking, amenities, seating, safety).
• Sort and distribute incoming mail and process outgoing mail.
• Coordinate and manage activities / events and oversee the engagement & budget compliance of the Employee Engagement & Citizenship Program (EECP).
• Keep all pertinent office documentation updated (i.e., Manuals, SharePoint, Office Layout/Seating, etc.).
• Maintain office resources (i.e., workspace, furniture, supplies, office technology equipment, signage, etc.).
• Oversee the Safety Coordinator duties.
• Assist with office real estate closures, relocations & renovations.
• Perform new hire orientation and terminations for designated office(s).
• Prepare & submit office expense reports.
• Review and process vendor invoices.
• Prepare office agenda topics, attend, and document Office Ambassador meetings.
• Serve as primary contact with building property management on security access, parking, and work order requests (i.e., HVAC, maintenance, etc.).
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma required
• 5 to 7+ years of relevant experience
• Effective customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with event planning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite/O365 applications.
• Ability to problem-solve and analyze data.
• Resourceful and proactive.
• High level of professionalism and discretion in business matters to handle confidential information.
• Ability to identify, analyze, communicate, and implement process improvements.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Previous administrative experience within an AEC (Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management) firm.

The salary range for this role is $55,000 - $75,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT:
Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.