Job Information
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP Administrative Assistant in Richmond, Virginia
Responsibilities:
- Assist office staff with administrative needs
- Set up and maintain project files (electronic and hard copies)
- Assist with execution of contract documents
- Word process documents and produce reports as needed
- Schedule and book travel arrangements
- Distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail and packages
- Field phone calls, receive, and direct visitors
- Coordinate lunch and learns
- Process expense reports and reconcile petty cash
- Order and maintain office supplies
- Log shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
- Coordinate and manage workflow according to project deadlines
- Edit specifications and technical documents
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High school degree or equivalent required, associates or bachelors degree preferred
- Minimum 4 years clerical or administrative experience
- A/E/C industry experience preferred
- Ability to work overtime to meet project deadline
- Hours: 40/week in office (overtime required depending on project deadlines)
- Attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet multiple, simultaneous deadlines in a short timeframe
- Effective time management skills
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
- Self-motivated, confident, energetic, and creative
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team
- Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with and in support of others
- High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge or Excel Spreadseets
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat required
- Experience with Deltek Vision preferred
- Experience working for an architecture, engineering, or construction firm preferred
Benefits:
WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
- Flexible work schedule options
- Competitive salary
- Leave accrual and paid holidays
- Healthcare benefits
- Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental and maternity leave benefits
WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
* Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *