Our client, A well-established and growing professional services organization is seeking a highly organized Administrative Assistant to support a busy project-based team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys coordinating multiple priorities, and takes pride in keeping projects, schedules, and documentation organized and on track.
The Administrative Assistant will provide direct support to project managers and technical professionals while assisting with proposal preparation, project documentation, client deliverables, and administrative operations. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership and contribute to the success of high-impact projects.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Administrative Support
- Provide administrative support to project managers and technical staff.
- Maintain project schedules, tracking logs, reports, and status updates.
- Prepare, format, proofread, and distribute professional correspondence, reports, and presentations.
- Coordinate meetings, manage calendars, and distribute meeting notes and action items.
- Assist with permit applications, regulatory submissions, and document processing.
- Assemble project deliverables, reports, exhibits, and presentation materials.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, training registrations, and professional memberships.
Proposal & Business Development Support
- Coordinate the preparation and submission of proposals and qualification packages.
- Gather, organize, and format information from multiple departments to support proposal development.
- Maintain project profiles, employee resumes, and supporting marketing materials.
- Monitor public procurement opportunities and proposal deadlines.
- Ensure submissions are accurate, complete, and delivered on time.
Accounting & Office Administration
- Assist with client invoicing, expense reporting, and accounts receivable tracking.
- Maintain administrative and financial records.
- Support general office operations, including reception coverage and office supply management.
- Assist with special projects and other administrative functions as needed.
Qualifications
Required
- 3+ years of administrative, project coordination, or office support experience.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a professional environment.
Preferred
- Experience supporting engineering, construction, architecture, consulting, or other professional services organizations.
- Proposal, bid, or RFP coordination experience.
- Experience with invoicing, expense reporting, or financial recordkeeping.
- Familiarity with CRM, project management, accounting, or document management systems.
- Adobe InDesign experience is a plus.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and resourceful with a strong sense of ownership. Success in this role requires the ability to balance multiple priorities, anticipate needs, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals.