Part-Time Support Specialist

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Harlingen (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Annual bonus

Hybrid schedule

Remote work up to 40%

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. in Harlingen, TX seeks a Support Specialist to perform a wide range of general administrative and clerical functions, providing essential support to the firm.

Responsibilities include answering calls, drafting routine correspondence, scheduling meetings, assisting with travel, editing documents and preparing reports; the role prefers 1+ year in admin and basic MS Office skills; a hybrid schedule with up to 40% remote is available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic clerical and computer skills; proficient in MS Office.
• Strong English spelling, grammar and interpersonal communication.
• Experience in construction services/AEC industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receiving calls and visitors.
• Typing routine correspondence, emails and faxes.
• Scheduling meetings and coordinating travel.
• Preparing proposals and editing presentations.
• Attending meetings, taking minutes and proofreading documents.
• Inputting timesheets and expense reports.
• Support in special projects as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Clerical skills

Construction/AEC exposure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Support Specialist in our Harlingen, TX office. The Support Specialist will perform a wide variety of general administrative and clerical functions to provide assistance and support to the firm.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receiving calls and visitors
• Composing and typing of routine correspondence, including emails and faxes
• Sending and receiving mail
• Schedule or coordinate meetings, handouts, lunches, travel, etc.
• Printing, binding, delivering of proposals (Regional or National Office)
• Editing PowerPoint presentations
• Attending meetings and taking minutes
• Proofreading technical reports and documents for grammatical or numerical errors
• Performing minor edits/format fixes of technical specifications and reports
• Inputting timesheet and expense reports
• Assist in special projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic clerical skills including basic computer and keyboarding skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Interpersonal and communication skills including proficiency in English spelling and grammar
• Experience in construction services field preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in administrative support role
• Experience working in the AEC industry

About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always).

Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service.

For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina.

We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work.

Join our team of 1,400+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Freese and Nichols is a professional planning, consulting and engineering firm serving clients across the United States.

With client service and continuous improvement in mind, we plan, design and manage sustainable water and infrastructure projects.