What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Bennett & Pless Inc?
Who We Are:
Bennett & Pless is a growing Structural Engineering Consulting firm with a 60-year track record of being one of the leading firms in the Southeast in the niche markets we practice. We have been nominated 8 consecutive years in a row as a best firm to work for and have offices in Atlanta, Sarasota, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, Orlando, Loudoun and Raleigh. Our projects range in scope from simple site inspections to the design of a new facility, and we work at each stage – feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed design, and construction administration. Together, our 9 offices have created an energized engineering powerhouse offering enhanced capabilities to our ever-growing client base.
What You Will Do:
We have an opportunity for a part-time Administrative Assistant to join our Loudon team. This person will support the daily operations of the Loudoun office.
Responsibilities:
- Order office supplies and maintain inventory to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Coordinate and place lunch orders for meetings and company events.
- Assist in planning and organizing company events, including logistics and vendor coordination.
- Support the proposal process by entering and formatting data accurately.
- Assist with processing and tracking change orders to ensure timely updates.
- Provide administrative support to Project Managers, including scheduling, document preparation, and correspondence.
- Perform general office tasks such as filing, data entry, and maintaining organized records.
What We Are Looking For:
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2 years prior experience as an office coordinator, admin assistant or relevant role
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent time management skills
- Fun and engaging personality
What We Offer:
At Bennett & Pless, our vision is to be a place where employees thrive. We’re a growing firm committed to empowering employees without sacrificing work/life balance. Our culture is the center of making us who we are and it’s our priority to make employees feel accepted and valued.
As a firm, we are highly supportive of the development of our employees. Every year, we kick off Career Development Planning where employees create tailored development goals. Goals are regularly assessed throughout the year to allow employees to advance towards their career growth objectives. We also have monthly Bennett and Pless learning sessions where our senior Engineers and Specialists share their knowledge on a broad variety of subjects.
We have an employee-focused benefits package that includes:
- Company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage for the employee
- Health savings and flex spending accounts
- Group short-term & long-term disability; life and a&d insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement program
- 401(k) matching
- Monthly wellness allowance
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Flexible schedules, including summer hours
- Company retreat
If you are interested in a place where you can thrive and make a career at Bennett & Pless, come join our unique culture!
Bennett & Pless is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
