Project Administrator II

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an experienced Administrative Project Specialist to support project administration from proposal through closeout. You will assist in planning, tracking, and documenting multiple projects under supervision, while supporting leaders and project managers with discipline-specific tasks.

Responsibilities include preparing organizational charts, proposals, communications, and client data; scheduling meetings; and providing essential admin

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; advanced coursework preferred.
• 6+ years of experience providing administrative support, preferably in an industrial engineering environment.
• Knowledge and application of office administration procedures and company standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; experience with Newforma and Microsoft Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project administration including planning, tracking and documentation from proposal to closeout.
• Support department leaders and project managers within the assigned discipline under general supervision.
• Create and maintain project organizational charts, correspondence and transmittals.
• Enter and maintain client contact information in Microsoft Dynamics and Outlook.
• Assist in creating/proofing proposals and other technical documents.
• Schedule and coordinate project/client meetings; prepare meeting notes and presentations.
• Provide scanning, copying, faxing and filing for project information; maintain meeting spaces.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Prioritization

Report development

Team collaboration

Client/vendor relations

Listening skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Newforma

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

Job Scope: Generally responsible for project administration including overall planning, tracking and documentation of one or several projects from the project proposal phase to the project closeout phase. Projects are typically outlined with specific guidelines and procedures. This position is also responsible for overall department support, including but not limited to the leader and project managers for the specific discipline assigned to. This work will be performed under general supervision.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assisting in Microsoft Dynamics Resource Planning and producing reports.

• Preparation of project organizational charts.

• Preparation of project correspondence and transmittals.

• Preparation of project mailings and labels.

• Entering and maintaining current client contact information in both Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft Outlook.

• Utilizing technical writing skills to assist in creating and preparing proposals and other technical documents, as well as proofing of technical documents.

• Scheduling project and client meetings and arrangements.

• Preparation and distribution of project meeting notes.

• Preparation of client and project presentations.

• Execution of special projects.

• Providing scanning, copying, faxing, and filing services for project related information.

• Maintaining professional appearance of meeting spaces.

Ideal Background

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Advanced coursework is highly preferred.

Certification: No certification is required for this position.

Experience: This position requires 6 or more years of experience in providing administrative support, preferably in an industrial engineering environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and application of company standards.

• Knowledge and application of office administration procedures.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Proficient in the use of Newforma, Microsoft Dynamics and other software as needed.

• Extreme attention to detail.

• Excellent proofreading and grammar.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all areas.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with extreme multi-tasking.

• Ability to prioritize effectively.

• Ability to accurately develop reports.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with teammates, clients, and vendors.

• Ability to listen and ascertain the needs of leaders, teammates and clients, and proactively approach these needs to meet critical timelines.

• Ability to find and communicate accurate information.

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.