Lord Aeck Sargent is Hiring a Project Administrator / Office Manager Near Chapel Hill, NC
Project Administrator / Office Manager – Chapel Hill, North CarolinaOur Chapel Hill office is looking for a highly motivated team member with a strong background in office and project administration. Candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, plus be able to work with people at all levels of the firm. This position performs a wide range of responsibilities in architectural administration process and office management. Background/Education
5 years’ experience in administrative support related to construction, architecture or engineering.
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities, deadlines and interact effectively with others in the workplace is an essential function of the job.
Knowledge And Skillset Required
Good computer skills and advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Newforma, Deltek Vision and AIA Software experience a plus
Excellent Organizational Skills
Familiarity with construction trades and design and construction terminology.
Experience in producing reports for project management; maintenance of records; and understanding the close-out process for construction projects.
Ability to prioritize and to use appropriate judgment
Ability to work effectively in a deadline driven environment with frequent interruptions; adapt to changes in priorities; complete multiple tasks in a timely and accurate manner; ability to provide support to more than one individual
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Coordination of Project milestones / Construction Documents / Construction Administration / Project Close-Out
Document Management / Contract Administration
Assist with tracking permit applications & coordinating permit revisions
Assist with maintaining record documents and posting as-built information.
Upkeep of contact database; Electronic Filing of project data
Compilation and distribution of specifications
Preparation of expense reports
Coordination with IT on technical maintenance and updates
Office Administration: Front Desk Duties, Office & Kitchen Clean-Up, Office Supplies and Vendor Relations
Ordering lunches for office wide events, including set-up and clean-up
Occasional Event Planning for office gatherings
Maintaining Office and Interiors library
Maintaining meeting spaces
Desired Personality Traits
Great collaborator and communicator – excellent verbal and written skills are important
Ambitious self-starter with get-it-done attitude who strives for results and performs well on complex projects
Detail and process oriented, yet open to change and motivated by innovation
Good sense of humor!
At Lord Aeck Sargent Planning & Design, we strive to make a positive difference in the built environment. Our mission is to provide innovative, responsive design - coupled with cutting-edge technological expertise and exceptional service - to our clients. As an award-winning architectural firm, we strive to maintain the high standard of excellence our clients have come to expect of us. To do this we rely heavily upon, and invest significantly in, the success of our employees. Across our seven market sectors and six offices, we promote a collaborative, diverse environment that is at once challenging, stimulating, supportive, and fun. Lord Aeck Sargent Planning & Design provides our employees with ongoing learning opportunities, great benefits and a team-centered environment. We encourage our employees to discover and develop their own particular talents, skills, and interests in order to reach their own full potential. We believe that the key to our success as a firm is the personal and professional growth of the men and women who serve our clients every day. Personal BenefitsMedical, Prescription & Vision Coverage Dental Insurance Dependent/Child Care Spending Accounts Medical Spending Accounts 401(k) with Company Match Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Life Insurance (Employee and Family) Nine Paid Holidays Paid Personal Leave Professional BenefitsInternal and External Continuing Education Opportunities Professional Memberships Reimbursement Building Product Lunches Project Site Tours Company Wide Social Gatherings Internal Mentorship Program Lord, Aeck & Sargent, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Affirmative Action. Lord Aeck Sargent is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status (VEVRAA), marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact Victoria Cunningham at victoria.cunningham@lordaecksargent.com for assistance with an accommodation.