Administrative Assistant – Advanced Technology Group

LSW Engineers Arizona, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working hours: Mon-Thu 7:30am-5:30pm,

Fridays 7:30am-11:30am

Job summary

LSW Engineers Arizona, Inc. in Phoenix is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support our Advanced Technology Group. The role coordinates site operations, facilities, and travel logistics, acting as the primary contact for local teams and international visitors.

Responsibilities include onboarding new hires, compliance tracking, and event logistics, with a focus on confidentiality, organization, and proactive problem solving in a multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in admin, office coordination, or corporate logistics.
• Experience in engineering, construction, or technology sectors preferred.
• Fluency in English; Mandarin is a major plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and scheduling platforms.

Responsibilities

• Site operations & facilities coordination, access control, and space management.
• Manage international travel bookings, visas, and housing logistics.
• Onboard new hires and maintain onboarding workflows.
• Coordinate PPE inventory, safety reminders, and compliance tasks.
• Support events and handle ad hoc administrative requests.

Skills

Logistics management

International travel logistics

Calendar & schedule coordination

Vendor relations

Bilingual English/Mandarin

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Booking tools

Tracking databases

Job description

Administrative Assistant - Advanced Technology Group

Department: Administrative

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Description

LSW Engineers is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and adaptable Administrative Assistant to support our growing operations in Phoenix. This role serves as a vital operational anchor, managing day-to-day facilities coordination, domestic and international travel logistics, site onboarding workflows, and employee engagement activities. The ideal candidate functions as a seamless contact window for local teams and international visitors alike, maintaining operational readiness across multiple sites, trailers, and corporate housing locations with exceptional attention to detail and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

Site Operations & Facilities Coordination

• Access & Security Management: Oversee building access badge processes, including applications, renewals, tracking, and necessary vendor follow-ups.
• Space & Desk Management: Maintain and update site desk schedules and workstation booking systems. Manage user permissions, handle approvals, release unused spaces, and distribute workspace protocols to new hires and international team members.
• Locker & Parking Allocations: Oversee the assignment and management of employee lockers and assist with the allocation and tracking of parking passes.
• Inventory & Logistics: Maintain and restock office, tent, and field trailer supplies, stationery, and kitchen/grocery items. Act as the primary point of contact for routine IT equipment or station needs.
• Safety Coordination: Coordinate personal protective equipment (PPE) inventory and distribute necessary safety compliance reminders to the team.

International Travel & Mobility Logistics

• Travel Coordination: Manage comprehensive travel schedules and arrange domestic and international travel bookings, including flights, lodging, and car rentals.
• Immigration & Compliance Support: Coordinate documentation, draft invitation letters , and support administrative workflows for international visitors.
• Visitor Liaison: Serve as the primary administrative contact window and regional guide for international team members during their deployment in the Phoenix area.
• Corporate Housing Management: Coordinate cleaning, maintenance, and facility schedules with property managers for local training residences; perform grocery and supply runs as needed to ensure property readiness.

Training, Onboarding & Workforce Administration

• Onboarding & Tracking: Set up new hire administrative milestones and coordinate first-day logistics.
• Compliance & Training Logistics: Coordinate required staff trainings, pre-deployment compliance steps, and specialized partner orientations.
• Reporting Support: Compile, review, and deliver quarterly deployment and administrative tracking reports for payroll processing.

Event Logistics & Specialized Support

• Event Management: Oversee end-to-end logistics, catering, and pickup needs for internal events
• Ad Hoc Project Support: Handle variable administrative requests as required, including the coordination, collection, and tracking.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in an administrative support, office coordination, or corporate logistics role. Experience within the engineering, construction, or technology industries is highly preferred.
• Language Skills: Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin is a major plus, enabling seamless communication and support for international team members and visitors.
• Technical Savvy: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort navigating digital workspace booking tools, scheduling platforms, and tracking databases.
• Logistical Agility: Proven capability managing calendar schedules, vendor relations, and international travel workflows.
• Communication & Cultural Competence: Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-service mindset. Ability to interact effectively and warmly with diverse, multicultural teams and international corporate visitors.
• Independence & Resourcefulness: A proactive self-starter who can manage variable tasks independently, prioritize shifting deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Mobility & Physical Requirements: Valid driver's license. Ability to travel between corporate office and local project sites as needed. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally for event setups, snack stocking, and supply replenishment.

Benefits

Working hours
Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm & Friday 7:30am - 11:30am