Project Assistant / Receptionist

Job Description

Why join us?

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We are seeking a Project Assistant / Receptionist to join our team in Raleigh, NC. This role will provide a full clerical support to team of professionals and managers including functioning as a receptionist for department or office and be responsible for collecting, sorting and distributing mail to department or office personnel.

This position will require to work at the Raleigh office, Monday through Friday.

About us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Types letters, memos and other documents, which may be of confidential nature, using personal computers and word processing software.
• Reads and routes incoming mail, distributes reports and screens telephone calls.
• Coordinates activities and tasks with other personnel at various departments and/or company offices.
• Sets up and maintains files of documents and correspondence.
• Makes travel and meeting arrangements and assembles required material for meetings and conferences.
• Makes photocopies and sends or receives e-mails, fax transmissions and other electronic communications.
• Updates and disseminates various internal reports requiring follow-up, as instructed.
• Assists with designated clerical tasks related to unit activities.
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
• Meter outgoing mail parcels using USP.s, UP.s and FedEx.
• Order office supplies and equipment when needed.

What will you contribute?

• High school diploma (or equivalent) plus three years related experience OR an associate degree in a related administrative field plus one-year related experience is required.
• Solid communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Good command of English grammar and spelling.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and Power Point).

What we offer at AtkinsRealis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  

We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.

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