Senior Administrative Assistant
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Virtual Assistant/ Remote Admin
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- Working as the person responsible for the office activities running well and efficiently, including but not limited to, providing support to office staff, developing and editing reports, scheduling meetings and travel, monitoring, ordering, and organizing supplies, maintaining office equipment, ordering hardware equipment, setting up workstations, and helping onboard and support new hires.
- Completing project document format reviews of work produced by office staff for quality control purposes, including verifying formatting details are used correctly, updating and applying the approved styles美or applying the approved template.
- Providing production support (e.g., formatting, printing, binding), including client deliverables, while ensuring the highest quality standards and client service are maintained, both internally and externally.
- Assisting office staff with various reports and communications, such as monthly project reports and meeting minutes, and planning and coordinating meetings and events.
- Providing excellent support and service to the technical staff, office leaders, clients, vendors, colleagues, and others.
- Maintaining the organization and maintenance of records, files, and correspondence.
- Preparing and scheduling activities such as internal business meetings, client or third‑party było appointments, and general office events, including scheduling conference room use and catering needs.
- Assisting in updating and maintaining multiple calendars and tracking facility and equipment assignments.
- Preparing complex and confidential letters, technical memoranda, and reports for professional and managerial staff review and action.
- Providing remote support for our other SC Offices and visiting them as needed.
- Assisting in additional administrative duties as required.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 4 years of related experience.
- Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary mindfulness depending on workload and project demands.
- Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Previous experience working in the engineering and consulting industry is highly desirable, in mid‑to‑large sized corporate office management.
- Knowledge of Adobe Pro or Bluebeam is strongly preferred.
- Basic knowledge of PowerPoint.
- Client service mentality with the ability toыў support all levels in the organization.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- The ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining quality control under tight deadlines.
- Notarial certification a plus.
5% of travel may be required.
Skills and AbilitiesGood knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office and Adobe or Bluebeam. Good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work as a team player and with internal and external clientele. Takes initiative and uses sound judgment. Ability to work as a team player and possesses excellent time‑management skills. Excellent follow through and completes tasks on time.
EEO StatementWe attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities jury span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate asಿಲ್ಲ diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Background checks and drug testing may be required.
Visa SponsorshipNot available.
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