Administrative Assistant - Multi Market

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions. What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

About You

• A high school diploma (or GED) is required; a Bachelor's degree / Associate's degree in Business Administration or equivalent field is preferred.
• Good communication skills; oral and written.
• Creative and professional dress and manner.
• Able to contribute positively as part of a team, helping staff as requested.
• One to three years’ experience supporting an Architectural/Engineering/Design firm, is preferred.
• Deltek Vision, Newforma software knowledge also preferred.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

What You Will Do

• Greet guests in a professional and friendly manner.
• Maintain workplace security through building portal and company badging protocols.
• Assist with building parking cards and validations.
• Order and maintain all supplies (office, copier, kitchen, etc).
• Maintain a clean and organized desk and community areas, as needed.
• Assist department managers and business development leaders, as requested.
• Answering, forwarding, and screening calls.
• Screening telephone calls and visitors and refer to appropriate staff.
• Provide information regarding office/department policies or procedures and Firm news.
• Type letters, memos, reports, narratives, and proposals from handwritten notes or other sources, as well as format the Gresham Smith way, edit and proofread materials such as letters, technical documents and forms.
• Schedule and coordinate appointments, calls, travel, training classes and site visits.
• Receive, sort and distribute mail and incoming faxes; prepare online labels for Federal Express packages.
• Organize, establish and maintain record-keeping systems for correspondence, documents and records. Sort and box/bag items for archiving, when necessary.
• Process weekly expense reports for various individuals, meeting Accounting’s cutoff every Friday at 5:00 PM CST.
• Cook up and approve timesheet approvals.
• Maintain department calendars.
• Prepare check requests for pre-approved society memberships and miscellaneous invoices.

Professional Growth

• In-house Learning
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Licensure Support
• Professional Organization Engagement

Culture that Cares

• 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&DS
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program