Administrative Assistant

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Our firm is currently looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to support the administrative functions of a construction department. The position will operate on a tele-work basis while also requiring at least one day a week in the office, located in Alhambra, CA.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Track expenditures for contracts

• Assist with preparing contract agreements

• Download state prevailing wage information and assembles it for distribution to contractors

• Maintain log of interactions with contractors as part of contract development work

• Assists with opening of bids for construction contracts

• Schedules live events using Microsoft TEAMS software

• Confirm that insurance certificates submitted by contractors meet County standards

• Prepare reports indicating degree of compliance with safety training

• Set up and take down equipment for hybrid meetings in the conference room

• Schedule meetings for project managers with contractors

• Assist in tracking consultant hours worked

• Generate reports indicating any Job Order Contracting contractors whose insurance has expired

• Any other duties may be required by the Division

• Ability to work a 6:30am-5:15pm schedule Monday through Thursday, with a 45-minute lunch break.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and M

• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

• Relationship Management: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality in all tasks.

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.

• Cultural Fit: Alignment with the organization's values and commitment to fostering a positive work culture.

• Punctuality: Consistently punctual and reliable, demonstrating the ability to arrive at the office on time each day.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, office management, or related field preferred.

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in senior administrative support role, preferably in a fast-paced office environment. Prior experience in the construction industry highly preferred.

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The salary range for this full-time role is $22.79-$28.88 per hour. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group off