Admin Support Assistant 2

 

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 : 112211 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Job Summary

To provide support to one or more managers, but also provide support to a workgroup such as a department, division or regional office, under minimal supervision from a manager or director. Position requires proficiency in administrative assistant support role. Duties and tasks are often non-routine, requiring independent judgment and problem-solving. Possesses thorough knowledge of workgroup's policies and procedures, as well as general knowledge of company policies and processes. Has occasional contact with clients, suppliers, or company employees outside the immediate work area to exchange information.

Key Responsibilities

• Organizes and prioritizes activities for manager(s), including controlling access to manager's calendar
• 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
• Maintains manager's or work group's calendar
• Organizes flow of administrative work through supervisor's office
• Contributes to the development of other department or company initiatives
• Liaises with Black and Veatch contingent coordinator and/or employment agency 
• Approves timesheets, checks agency invoice accuracy, codes Markview invoices, and reconciles overtime labor rate differences
• Generates or distributes ad hoc reports using various business systems and databases
• Orders office supplies
• May coordinate completion of timesheets
• Reviews and approves timesheets
• May code, route, and track invoices
• Creates expense reports
• May review expense reports for compliance
• May verify accuracy of invoices prior to approval
• Generates simple documents, such as letters, memos, spreadsheets and presentations
• Prepares files for archiving
• Performs scanning and electronic filing
• Answers phones
• Greets and directs visitors
• Assembles documents (reproduction and collation)
• Performs word processing and data entry
• Performs other general clerical duties as needed
• Individual contributor with no subordinates 

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience preferred 
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred  

Preferred Skills:

• Intermediate MS Word skills
• Intermediate MS Office Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Intermediate MS Outlook skills
• Spelling and grammar skills
• Concentration and cognitive skills
• Initiative
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and reading comprehension
• Communication skills, including verbal and written skills
• Ethics and values
• Integrity and trust
• Ability to make decisions
• Ability to prioritize
• Problem-solving ability
• Expense Reporting Systems (Creating)
• Expense Reporting Policies and Procedures (Reviewing and approving)
• Time Reporting Policies and Procedures
• Time Reporting Systems
• PeopleSoft and Blueprint Basic Users
• Travel Systems
• Telephony and Web conferencing
• Electronic Repository Systems
• Financial Information Systems 

Minimum Qualifications

Intermediate spreadsheet skills and intermediate 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.

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Normal office environment. Ex