Executive Assistant to the President of Infrastructure Advisory

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 113594 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day one.  

 
At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

Works under general direction of the President of Infrastructure Advisory. To provide administrative support services and perform broad range of administrative functions based upon understanding of company policy, manager's views and philosophy. Deals with matters of the highest confidential nature that involve strategic operations, legal or financial issues, requiring utmost diplomacy and sensitivity. Duties and tasks are non-routine, requiring substantial and regular independent judgment. Possesses thorough knowledge of workgroup's policies and procedures, as well as in-depth understanding of company policies and processes. Frequently interacts with upper management within and outside their workgroup. Exchanges information with key external contacts, such as board members, financial stakeholders, and outside consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Organizes flow of administrative work through supervisor's office
• Organizes and prioritizes activities for manager(s), including controlling access to manager's calendar
• Maintains manager's or work group's calendar
• Acts as manager's delegate in assigned areas
• Screens and responds to telephone and email inquiries, as well as written correspondence, on behalf of manager
• Plans and arranges meetings, travel, and events, and coordinates applying for international travel documents
• Initiates or composes various documents including correspondence, reports and presentations requiring knowledge of manager's views, philosophy, and some understanding of technical matters
• Researches, analyzes and summarizes information
• Participates in developing, administering and communicating policies and procedures
• Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of problems and issues 
• Refers the most complex issues to management
• Contributes to the development of other department or company initiatives
• Generates or distributes ad hoc reports using various business systems and databases
• Generates simple to complex documents, such as letters, memos, spreadsheets and presentations
• Creates expense reports
• May coordinate completion of timesheets
• Reviews and approves timesheets
• May code, route, and track invoices
• May review expense reports for compliance
• May verify accuracy of invoices prior to approval
• Performs other general clerical duties as needed
• Acts in capacity of a "lead person" 
• Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction 

Management Responsibilities

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced spreadsheet and word processing skills needed
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience preferred 
• High School Diploma