Administrative Assistant

Bennett & Pless Inc • Chattanooga, TN

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Bennett & Pless is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join their Tennessee Region. This role will support the daily operations of the Tennessee offices, with the flexibility to sit in-person in either Chattanooga, Knoxville, or Nashville.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years prior experience as an office coordinator, admin assistant or relevant role
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent time management skills
• Fun and engaging personality

Nice To Haves

• associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Prior project accounting experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data entry for proposals, projects, and change orders.
• 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.
• Organize and facilitate weekly Department scheduling meetings.
• Assist with Professional Engineer Licensure and Continuing Education Requirements.
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Coordinate and place lunch orders for meetings and company events.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED