Administrative Assistant

What You Will Do

• Aid in data entry for proposals, projects, and change orders.
• Offer 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.
• Cook up and place lunch orders for meetings and company events.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, while an associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Two or more years of prior experience as an office coordinator, admin assistant, or a relevant role.
• Prior project accounting experience is a plus.

Skills And Competencies

• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• A fun and engaging personality.

What We Offer

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Group short-term and long-term disability; life and A& D insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• 401(k) matching.
• Monthly wellness allowance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Flexible schedules, including summer hours.
• Company retreat.

About the Role

Bennett & Pless is a growing firm dedicated to providing specialized structural engineering services across various markets. With offices in multiple locations, we cover a wide range of projects from feasibility studies to detailed design and construction administration. Our mission is to empower our employees and foster a thriving workplace culture.

Schedule

The position is based in one of the following Tennessee offices: Chattanooga, Knoxville, or Nashville. The Administrative Assistant will sit in-person at the chosen office location.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, health savings and flexible spending accounts, group short-term and long-term disability, life and A& D insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) matching, monthly wellness allowance, paid time off and holidays, and flexible schedules, including summer hours. Additionally, we provide an employee-focused benefits package that includes a company retreat.