About this role
Overview
Kimley-Horn is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina (NC)! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
- Assist with word processing including revising client proposals and fee estimates, scope of services, forms, progress reports, and other project documents
- Assist with producing plans, project manuals, and reports
- This can consist of copying, printing, binding, filing, and scanning documents
- Compile meeting agendas, minutes, and other miscellaneous documents
- Proactively manage Outlook calendars (meetings/call scheduling)
- Book travel arrangements and manage expense reports
- Support the office’s monthly invoicing activities
- Partner with other administrative staff firm leaders
- Manage reception activities including: answer/direct phone calls, send/receive packages, and greet visitors
- Order supplies
- Maintain and upkeep production rooms, supply rooms, and common areas
- Assist with event planning and coordination
- Run occasional errands
Qualifications
- 4+ years in a corporate/professional environment in an Administrative role
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (grammar/proofreading)
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Professional, organized, client-oriented, and deadline driven
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
- Able to anticipate needs and manage competing priorities
- Positive team player with commitment to quality
- Self-starter who can thrive in an environment where leaders often travel off site serving clients
- Contract management and billing experience preferred
- Graphics and PowerPoint skills preferred
Why Kimley-Horn?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
Other facts
About Kimley-Horn
Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms. With 9,000+ staff members in more than 140 offices across the U.S., we offer full services in a wide range of disciplines.
Clients know us for the creativity of our solutions and the sense of urgency we bring to each and every project. We take a clients’-eye view of our work, planning and designing to accomplish the client’s goals in the most effective manner.
A quality workplace is equally important to us, and the unique benefits we bring to our staff have been recognized by Fortune magazine (“100 Best Companies to Work For” and "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials") and Civil Engineering News (#1 “Best Civil Engineering Companies to Work For”).
What you'll do
- The Administrative Assistant will assist with word processing, producing project documents, and managing calendars. Additional responsibilities include booking travel, managing invoicing activities, and supporting office reception.
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