Project Assistant II

Why join us?

We are hiring! Atkins is seeking a Project Assistant to join our Atlanta, GA office. The ideal candidate will 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.

About Us

Atkins is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. Atkins 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. Atkins 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?

• Types letters, memos and other documents, which may be of confidential nature, using personal computers and word processing software.

• Reads and routes incoming mail, distributes reports and screens telephone calls.

• Coordinates activities and tasks with other personnel at various departments and/or company offices.

• Sets up and maintains files of documents and correspondence.

• Makes travel and meeting arrangements and assembles required material for meetings and conferences.

• Makes photocopies and sends or receives e-mails, fax transmissions and other electronic communications.

• Updates and disseminates various internal reports requiring follow-up, as instructed.

• Assists with designated clerical tasks related to unit activities.

• Performs 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 Associates Degree in a related administrative field plus one year related experience required.

• Good oral, written communication skills, good command of English grammar and spelling.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Computer skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook and Excel or equivalent).

What we offer at Atkins:

At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes

• Competitive salary

• Flexible work schedules

• Group 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

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.

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Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. Atkins 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, SNC-Lavalin 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.