Administrative Assistant

mydpr; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Abilene, TX is seeking an administrative professional to support daily operations. You will coordinate scheduling, communications, and basic resource allocation to keep workflows smooth and team members focused on priorities.

The role emphasizes accuracy and professionalism in all interactions, maintains filing systems, assists with travel and expense reporting, and helps streamline standard business processes.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in administrative support or related field
• High School Diploma or GED required; equivalent experience considered
• Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Schedules meetings, appointments, and events independently, ensuring logistics are arranged and communicated clearly
• Prepares and distributes correspondence, reports, and other documents with attention to detail and accuracy
• Maintains organized filing systems for electronic and physical records
• Tracks and orders office supplies, monitoring inventory levels, and coordinating with vendors as needed
• Assists with travel arrangements and expense reporting, following established procedures and timelines
• Responds to routine inquiries from internal and external contacts, providing information or directing requests appropriately
• Supports team projects by coordinating administrative tasks and collaborating with colleagues to meet deadlines

Skills

Scheduling

Communication

Documentation

Organization

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CAP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

G Suite

Job description

Job Summary

Supports daily administrative operations independently by coordinating foundational tasks, including scheduling, communications, and resource allocation, to ensure a smooth workflow. Facilitates effective information sharing and task tracking, helping team members stay organized and focused on priorities. Maintains accuracy and professionalism in all interactions, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Contributes to overall organizational efficiency by streamlining standard business support processes and adhering to established standards for administrative practices. Enhances team productivity by anticipating routine administrative needs and proactively addressing potential obstacles.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedules meetings, appointments, and events independently, ensuring all logistics are arranged and communicated clearly.
• Prepares and distributes correspondence, reports, and other documents with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Maintains organized filing systems for both electronic and physical records, ensuring information is easily accessible.
• Tracks and orders office supplies, monitoring inventory levels, and coordinating with vendors as needed.
• Assists with travel arrangements and expense reporting, following established procedures and timelines.
• Responds to routine inquiries from internal and external contacts, providing information, or directing requests appropriately.
• Supports team projects by coordinating administrative tasks and collaborating with colleagues to meet deadlines.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

2 - 4 years of experience in administrative support or a related field required.

Certifications and Licenses

Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) certification preferred.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together-by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.