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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 Assistance to join our Baton, LA office.
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?
Provide full clerical support to team of professionals and managers. May function as a receptionist for department or office and be responsible for collecting, sorting and distributing mail to department or office personnel.
Type letters, memos and other documents, which may be of confidential nature, using personal computers and word processing software.
Read and route incoming mail, distribute reports and screen telephone calls.
Coordinate activities and tasks with other personnel at various departments and/or company offices.
Set up and maintain files of documents and correspondence.
Make travel and meeting arrangements and assembles required material for meetings and conferences.
Make send or receives e-mails, fax transmissions and other electronic communications.
Update and disseminate various internal reports requiring follow-up, as instructed.
Assist with designated clerical tasks related to unit activities.
Perform such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
What will you contribute?
High school diploma (or equivalent) plus three years related experience or an Associates Degree in a related administrative field plus one year related experience is required.
Good oral and written communication skills, good command of English grammar and spelling. Good organizational skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook and Excel or equivalent).
General Competencies expected of all employees are as follows: Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality and Teamwork. (Note that "Clients" may be internal managers and staff.)
Job requires ability to process paper/electronic documents, make photocopies and operate computer keyboard.
Ability to retrieve and file folders.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.
What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:
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
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
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.
Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:
https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement
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Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies
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