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Administrative Specialist
full-timeWalnut Creek$0k - $0k

Summary

Location

Walnut Creek

Salary

$0k - $0k

Type

full-time

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About this role

At Fehr & Peers, we aim to empower every employee to develop effective and innovative transportation solutions that improve communities. We value serving clients well and working together to find solutions that fit everyone’s needs. The Corporate Administration team ensures our office runs smoothly so that everyone can focus on our mission. We’re looking for an enthusiastic Administrative Specialist who’s great with customers to join our team.  

In this role, you’ll face new challenges every day and handle various tasks. Prioritizing and managing multiple requests, meeting deadlines, and building strong relationships are essential. We need someone who is a team player and is willing to support others whenever needed.  

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment focused on teamwork. We’re dedicated to helping our employees grow and learn. Joining us means representing Corporate Administration while helping all our teams and offices succeed. 

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Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and/or facilitate in-office meetings, including catering arrangements 
  • Support office and company events from pre-planning to setup, takedown, and catering arrangements  
  • Review and reconcile invoices for office expenses, routing for approval and payment 
  • Organize and maintain the office space to be professional in appearance, keeping commonly used areas, including the kitchen, clean and stocked with supplies 
  • Route daily mail and packages 
  • Maintain and order office supplies 
  • Coordinate parking badges and reconcile monthly parking invoices and validations 
  • Coordinate and provide new hire welcome onboarding
  • Communicate with property management for maintenance requests and with vendors as needed 
  • Process various forms such as insurance certificates 
  • Perform general troubleshooting on office equipment (printers/copiers) and coordinate service calls 
  • Participate in a companywide administrative group focused on collaboration and enhancement of administrative services 
  • Participate in the group that plans Corporate office activities
  • Update physical and virtual office bulletin boards
  • Perform ad hoc requests 


Qualifications
  • Ability to reliably work in the office 5 days per week 
  • 3+ years of experience working in a professional office environment, preferably with the Architecture and Engineering (A&E) or Consulting industry 
  • Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset with a strong focus on client satisfaction 
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills  
  • Capacity to work independently with general direction and guidance 
  • Commitment to high-quality, accurate, and timely work performance  
  • Comfort and confidence working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities  
  • Flexible attitude and comfort with managing requests and instructions from a variety of individuals  
  • Skill in building and maintaining strong relationships with a variety of personalities and styles 
  • Enthusiasm and ability to maintain a high level of professionalism  
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Adobe Professional
  • Concur knowledge helpful but not required  
  • Notary certification (desirable) 


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$28 - $30.50 an hour
Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.
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Benefit Highlights:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance.

401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing.

Flexible Spending Accounts.

Commuter Benefits.

Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave.

8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

Mentoring and Career Development programs.

Research and Development group participation, and more.


Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.


EEO: Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, and hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nondiscrimination: Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.

Other facts

Tech stack
Customer Service,Time Management,Organizational Skills,Written Communication,Verbal Communication,Problem Solving,Teamwork,Professionalism,Microsoft Word,Microsoft Excel,Microsoft PowerPoint,Microsoft Teams,Adobe Professional,Invoice Reconciliation,Office Management,Event Coordination,Notary Certification

About Fehr & Peers

We are a transportation planning and engineering firm with 24 offices and over 400 staff nationwide. Since 1985, we’ve partnered with public and private clients to design safer, more effective ways for people and goods to move—creating spaces where everyone can thrive, today and for generations to come.

Bringing together data, technology, and the lived experiences of the communities we serve, we help clients make confident, well-informed decisions. Along the way, we’ve earned national recognition for raising the bar on how transportation projects are planned, designed, and delivered. Many of our first clients still trust us with their transportation needs after decades of collaboration—a testament to the strong partnerships we build and the innovative mindset we bring to every project.

Through these long-standing community relationships and ongoing investments in research and development, we continue to influence the future of transportation while mentoring the next generation of industry leaders. Our mission is to empower every employee to develop effective and innovative transportation solutions that improve communities. We ensure that every decision supports this mission by encouraging creativity, accountability, and collaboration. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive culture that embraces fresh ideas.

Whether you’re looking to collaborate or join our team, we’d love to connect. Explore our current openings by visiting the Jobs tab.

Team size: 201-500 employees
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Industry: Civil Engineering
Founding Year: 1985

What you'll do

  • The Administrative Specialist will coordinate in-office meetings, support office events, and manage office supplies. They will also maintain the office space and assist with onboarding new hires.

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What does Fehr & Peers pay for a Administrative Specialist?

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What does a Administrative Specialist do at Fehr & Peers?

As a Administrative Specialist at Fehr & Peers, you will: the Administrative Specialist will coordinate in-office meetings, support office events, and manage office supplies. They will also maintain the office space and assist with onboarding new hires..

Why join Fehr & Peers as a Administrative Specialist?

Fehr & Peers is a leading Civil Engineering company. The Administrative Specialist role offers competitive compensation.

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The Administrative Specialist position at Fehr & Peers is based in Walnut Creek, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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