Construction Project Administrative Assistant

Company Description

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About Construction Management – AECOM Hunt

AECOM Hunt is a national construction manager and design-builder specializing in commercial, aviation, sports (arenas and stadiums), higher education, convention center, residential and hospitality projects. Founded on a reputation of professionalism and quality, with the financial backing of AECOM, we are one of country’s premier builders. 

Job Description

AECOM/Hunt has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Project Administrative Assistant to support our ongoing construction at Chicago's ORD airport. 

• Work includes some of or all of the following:
  • prepares or proofs correspondence
  • forms
  • spreadsheets or documents
  • schedules meetings
  • makes travel arrangements
  • maintains inventory of office supplies.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish more complicated goals.
• Uses Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other programs to accomplish work.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

• HSD/GED and 6 years of administrative experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Requirements:

• Advanced education in the field of Business or similar curriculum.
• Experience working in the field of construction as an administrative assistant.
• Experience supporting large complex project teams.
• Strong organizational, communication and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc).
• Ability to work independently.
• Construction site experience.
• Prior experience in managing multiple schedules for leadership teams.
• Experience organizing/storing/managing large amounts of data.
• Office experience and the ability to maintain a highly professional demeanor.

Additional Information

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• Parking is available for this position.
• In order to receive a security badge at the client worksite to enable access to secure portions of the facility for which you are being hired to perform services, you may be required to pass the client's security screening process, which will include, but may not be limited to, Homeland Security background check and fingerprinting. Should this be required it will be done after you have commenced employment, and your participation in that process and a pass rating by the client are both conditions of your continued employment by AECOM.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion,