Admin Clerk

Black & Veatch Construction, Inc. (BVCI); Harriman (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

AD&D insurance

Flexible work schedules

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Black & Veatch Construction, Inc. (BVCI) seeks an entry‑level clerical assistant to perform routine office duties in a normal office environment in Harriman, TN. You will process mail, handle documents, answer phones, greet visitors, and support basic word processing and data entry under supervision.

No prior experience is required; successful onboarding may include background checks and drug screening as per policy. This role is part of a larger professional team and supports field operations.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; successful onboarding process may include background check and drug screen.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn office systems.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow defined procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine clerical tasks and general office duties.
• Receives, processes, and distributes mail and documents.
• Faxes, copies, and scans documents for filing.
• Prepares files for archiving and maintains simple spreadsheets.
• Answers phones and greets visitors; directs inquiries accordingly.
• Supports project staff with basic word processing and data entry.

Skills

MS Word basics

MS Outlook basics

Attention to detail

Data entry

Problem solving

Time reporting

PeopleSoft

Blueprint

Electronic repository

Customer focus

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

Blueprint

Job description

• Faxes documents
• Copies documents
• Distributes documents

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : BVCI

Req Id : 116722

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available : No

Why Black & Veatch

Join the Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day. From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.

Job Summary

To provide clerical support performing routine activities under general supervision and within defined procedures. May have regular contact with clients, suppliers, or company employees outside the immediate work area to exchange information. This position commonly assists project or administrative support assistants.

Key Responsibilities

• Completes simple paper filing activities
• Receives and distributes mail
• Faxes documents
• Copies documents
• Prepares files for archiving
• Distributes documents
• Performs scanning and electronic filing
• Answers phones
• Greets and directs visitors
• Assembles documents (reproduction and collation)
• Performs basic word processing and data entry
• Maintains simple spreadsheets
• Orders office supplies
• Performs other general clerical duties as needed
• Individual contributor with no subordinates

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic MS Word skills
• Basic MS Outlook skills
• Spelling and grammar skills
• Concentration and cognitive skills
• Attention to detail and reading comprehension
• Ethics and values
• Integrity and trust
• Ability to prioritize
• Problem-solving ability
• Time Reporting Systems
• PeopleSoft and Blueprint Basic Users
• Electronic Repository Systems

Minimum Qualifications

No prior experience necessary. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Normal office environment. Extended periods of monitor viewing. Stooping, crouching, talking, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, turning pages, typing and writing. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. Work involves sitting for extended periods of time.

Competencies

Customer focus

Salary Plan

ADO: Administrative Services

Job Grade

010

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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