GFT is seeking a Project Administrator to join our Right of Way Team in Houston, TX! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Houston, TX office.

 

GFT’s Right of Way (ROW) team delivers full-service real estate and relocation solutions that support infrastructure, community, and energy projects nationwide. Our certified professionals (SR/WA, R/W-RAC, and more) bring technical expertise and client-focused service to every project.

 

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As a Project Administrator, you should have dynamic communication skills and the ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively. You must be able to organize projects and materials in addition to having strong computer and writing skills. In this position, you will assist our Team with project related tasks.

 

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• General administrative and project support for the Row Manager and ROW Team
• Drafting/preparing letters, letter templates, emails, and other correspondence
• Preparing real estate packages
• Processing checks received (copying, scanning, logging in, etc.), transmitting to client bookkeeper
• Report generation and accurate data entry
• Document tracking and reporting
• Scheduling and coordinating meetings for manager and team members
• Electronic filing and recordkeeping
• Other duties as assigned in support of the real estate operations

What you will bring to our firm:  

• Highschool Diploma
• Minimum 7 years' experience as a Project Management Assistant, Project Administrator, Project Coordinator or related
• Strong financial/general accounting experience, business math experience
• Proficient writing skills
• Ability to read basic correspondence and or contracts/real estate documents for basic understanding
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office 365 Suite (MS Word, MS Excel); and Acrobat Adobe
• Knowledge of Teams
• Proficient in producing/preparing mail mergers for large volumes of mailouts
• Team player, collaborative

What we prefer you bring:

• College degree
• Real Estate Office experience or construction office experience

  Featured Benefits: • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

 

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

 

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

 

Location: Houston, TXCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

 

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