Project Administrator - Administrative Assistant

Requisition Number: 2024-1800-07

S&ME is currently seeking a full-time Project Administrator - Administrative Assistant to support our Duluth, Georgia office.

What You Will Do:

As the Administrative Assistant, you play a pivotal role in efficiently managing general office tasks while serving as the welcoming presence at the office entrance. Your responsibilities extend beyond mere organization; you orchestrate office functions, turning routine activities into opportunities for team building.

• Excelling in general office tasks and administrative duties with precision
• Representing the organization's values as the initial point of contact for visitors
• Boosting office morale through innovative team-building endeavors
• Skillfully managing, tracking, and ordering office supplies
• Implementing creative organizational strategies to enhance efficiency

As the Project Administrator, you serve as a vital support for our Project Managers. Your meticulous attention to detail aids in project preparation and resource allocation.

• Assisting Project Managers in project preparation and reporting
• Providing essential administrative support for effective resource allocation
• Crafting proposals with precision and eloquence
• Managing contracts and overseeing invoicing processes
• Coordinating subcontractors and fleet management adeptly
• Ensuring project team safety with vigilant oversight
• Executing additional directed duties with efficiency and professionalism

Who You Are:

• You have a High School Diploma or GED
• You have an Associate degree in business or accounting, a plus
• You have 5+ years of experience in a relevant field
• You have advanced workable knowledge of contract terms, including hourly, lump sum, and not-to-exceed, and how they are applied and administered in the billing process
• You can work well under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities
• You have intermediate to advanced computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets/excel, and accounting software
• You have knowledge of the project structure in a client/consultant business environment
• You have a Notary Public Certification

Who We Are:

We are S&ME. For over 50 years, our collaborative approach to geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials has offered innovative solutions to solve our clients' most complex challenges. Together, our work results in lasting positive community impacts across the country.

Collectively, we are 1000+ proud employee-owners across 10+ states and value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. That's why we put our employees first in everything from safety to opportunity.

What We Offer:

We offer competitive pay and benefits, including ESOP and well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join us!

This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.