Full-Time Administrative Assistant

Farnsworth Group•Lisle, IL

21d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last ten years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment to making a positive impact through your work. Farnsworth Group is seeking a Full-Time Administrative Assistant in the below posting location. In this role, you will provide technical and office support to engineers, architects, and technicians. We are looking for someone to work 8 am – 5 pm, 5 days / 40 hours per week. Posting Location for this role : Lisle, IL

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of administrative support experience, preferably with an Architectural / Engineering, legal or construction firm.
Previous office management experience.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Must be detail-oriented and set high standards for quality.
Strong oral and written communication skills and proven organizational abilities are required, along with the ability to assign prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects and meet project deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of administrative support experience, preferably with an Architectural / Engineering, legal or construction firm.
Previous office management experience.

Responsibilities

Provide high level administrative support to engineers, architects, and technicians by preparing, editing, formatting, and assembling project manuals and reports, conducting research, creating communication documents, and special projects as assigned.
Responsibility for front desk and other office tasks, i.e., answering phones and greeting customers and clients.
Provide technical writing support and proofread technical plans and specification documents.
Assist in the compilation of technical documents and their distribution.
Collect and maintain files and project related documentation necessary to sustain project progress.
Work effectively as an integral member of a team of administrative professionals.