Administrative Assistant

 

Administrative Assistant - Sherwood, Arkansas

PSI, an Intertek company, is searching for an Administrative Assistant to join our Building & Construction team in our Little Rock area office located in Sherwood, Arkansas.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry!

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities.  

Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Administrative Assistant will support the Building & Construction Business in our Orlando, FL location by performing a full range of administrative duties.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skillset, experience, qualifications, and other job-related duties.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

 

What you’ll do:

• Create and maintain various documents, spreadsheets, etc. utilizing Microsoft Office software.
• Perform various general office duties including copying, mailing, filing, etc.
• Manage local accounts payable and accounts receivable in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist the Sales Team with marketing initiatives and sales promotions, including client visits and trade show participation.
• Develop, maintain, and report accurate sales activity records.
• Identify lead sources and research new opportunities.
• Makes calls to prospective clients under direction of the Business Development Manager
• Works with the Sales and Operations Teams in following up on proposals and quotation activity and updates the activity in the CRM.
• May assist with developing, updating, and/or reviewing local operating procedures and/or work instructions.
• Assist with receiving dispatching calls and scheduling of field and office staff
• Aide in monitoring and updating of internal websites.
• Assist management with special projects and reports.
• Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.
• Prepare and maintain records

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• 5+ years' experience in an administrative position is required
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent prioritization, organization, and time management skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to type quickly and accurately
• Ability to plan, organize, and complete a variety of projects within established standards, objectives, and time frames

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications

• Previous experience within the engineering or construction industry is preferred

 

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest asset