Administrative Assistant
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR Engineering is currently looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our growing and national ranked team of professionals in our Chattanooga, TN office.
Responsibilities:
- Proofread and edit documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation and format
- Provide support for staff as needed, including reception duties, answering and directing telephone calls, delivering messages, greeting employees and visitors, scheduling conference calls, and distributing incoming faxes and mail
- Complete word processing as needed, including letters, memos, reports and label
- Provide meeting setup, travel arrangements, light accounting and other miscellaneous tasks/projects as needed
- Monitor the office front door for mail & deliveries and welcoming of guests
- Monitor and order office supplies (printing supplies / paper goods / HDR branded supplies / etc.)
- Assistance with Project and Marketing efforts as-needed
- Office Safety, Recycling, and Composting Coordination
- Scheduling internal meetings / lunches / local staff events
- Order, setup and clean up meeting supplies
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years' experience in administrative support is preferred
- Associate Degree or College Degree
- Knowledge of A/E industry.
- Experience working in a professional office environment
- Local candidates preferred
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
- Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and various managers in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
