Balfour Beatty plc is hiring: Administrative Assistant in Charlotte

As an industry leader, Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Essential Functions

• Provides reception backup coverage as needed. Answers telephone inquiries and responds to calls if knowledgeable on subject matter; directs calls to appropriate department representatives if necessary.
• Responsible for issuance/collection of office equipment such as access cards, keys, seating assignments, etc.
• Drafts correspondence and assists in preparing agendas and reports for department meetings.
• Researches data and composes memoranda at the request of immediate supervisor.
• Organizes and maintains department filing system for easy onsite storage and retrieval.
• Serves as point of contact with property management.
• Maintains department filing codes for archiving in offsite storage.
• Handles incoming and outgoing department mail, travel arrangements, conference registrations, office equipment, and supplies.
• Coordinates and participates in department meetings; captures meeting minutes.
• Processes work orders or documents in accordance with department procedures.
• May maintain Crisis Management Plan manual for the office.
• May review department occupational licenses for renewal annually.
• Assists department in preparing and coordinating proposals, manuals, presentations, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality with sensitive or proprietary information on behalf of managers/executives.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

• High school diploma required (Associate’s degree a plus) and 2-4 years experience in a general/clerical office setting; commercial construction industry experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with contract administration.
• Uses time effectively based on key priorities; accepts direction from more than one person at a time and oversees multiple projects.
• Communicates well and creates effective customer-focused relationships with all organizational levels.
• Able to write clearly and concisely in a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Makes decisions under tight deadlines with composure, occasionally with incomplete information.
• Acts in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and employees, while maintaining focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
• Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, scanning, databases, and presentation software. Proficiency in using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

About us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management, and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build structures and infrastructure that impact how people live, work, learn, and play in our communities. Our teammates are passionate about innovation, driven by curiosity, and committed to employing lean practices and processes to find better ways. Through Zero Harm, we challenge industry safety standards, believing no harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.