Administrative Assistant

SLR Consulting; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking a detail‑oriented administrative professional to join our Walnut Creek, CA office. This full‑time role supports front desk operations, document editing, inventory and space management, and coordination with project managers, accounting, and HR teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of administrative experience, an associate’s degree in business or office administration, and strong skills in Microsoft Office and PDF editing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative experience in a professional office.

Responsibilities

• Front desk and guest/vendor interaction.
• Document preparation and editing.
• Office supply and space management.
• Support for project managers, accounting, and HR teams.
• Handling last-minute requests with composure and accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Associate’s degree in business or office administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PDF editing tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Sustain

Job description

SLR Consulting is currently seeking a full-time administrative professional with a high level of attention to detail to work in a fast-paced professional office environment. The administrative professional should be highly skilled in front desk services, management of inventory and common spaces, and editing and proofreading documents and will work with the administrative team to support technical and professional staff in the Walnut Creek, CA office. Our ideal candidate is a quick learner who demonstrates an excellent work ethic, is flexible and outgoing, can communicate effectively with all levels of staff, and enjoys working in a team environment. We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. Working @ SLR With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
• The salary range for this position is $53,000-$56,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Front desk and guest/vendor interaction.
• Document preparation and editing.
• Office supply and space management.
• Support for project managers, accounting, and HR teams.
• Handling last-minute requests with composure and accuracy.

Qualifications/Education/Memberships:

• Experience Level: Mid-level, with 2+ years of administrative experience.
• Industry Exposure: Prior experience in consulting firms or similar professional environments.
• Education: Associate’s degree in business, office administration, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with PDF editing tools (Adobe, PDF-Xchange).
• Experience with ERP systems (especially Deltek Vantagepoint and/or Sustain) is a plus.
• Skilled in document editing, proofreading, and formatting.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong communicator—both written and verbal.
• Team player with a flexible, proactive attitude.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Problem solver with a willingness to learn and take on varied tasks.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be. SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.

At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.

We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world.

If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].

We’re Making Sustainability Happen. We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.