Project Administrative Assistant

Job Type: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40
Number of Openings: 1

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma and at least 5 years of experience in an administrative support role are required.
An associate degree or higher is preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Vision experience is preferred.
Multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
Excellent project management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact well with clients and subcontractors.
The job duties are diverse and require quick, accurate, and consistent decision-making.
Organized and exhibiting good judgment and the flexibility to adapt to priority changes and demands.
Must be able to apply software applications to respond to requests with attention to detail and accuracy.

Job Description:

The Project Administrative Assistant will support up to 10 professional service consultants.
Experience using Deltek Vision
Primary Responsibilities: Project setup, review and produce project deliverable including letters, documents and reports using various software packages.
Ensure that the resulting work products are accurate and professional.
Set up and maintain location files shared on network server.
Assign and maintain access privileges to appropriate files and servers.
Maintain Government Markets organization/contacts web pages as needed. Manage projects in areas of responsibility.
Effectively communicates, verbal and written.
Demonstrates full knowledge of each project’s status and goals.
Performs tasks across multiple disciplines as required to bring about successful project completion.
Responds to customers in a timely manner.
Other duties not listed may also apply.

Work Environment:

At AKT Peerless, we believe that a supportive and enriching work environment is the foundation for success. As a member of our team, you’ll have access to opportunities for training, mentoring, and career advancement. The culture at AKT Peerless revolves around our people, environment, and communities, fostering involvement in employee social events and community volunteering. We cultivate a teamwork atmosphere and take pride in delivering high-quality services to our clients. Joining our team means being part of a collaborative environment that values open communication, shared insights, and collective problem-solving. Our organizational culture recognizes the importance of a flexible work-life balance, prioritizing the well-being of our team members by offering flexibility to meet both personal and professional commitments.

Company Overview:

Established in 1989, AKT Peerless is a leading provider of comprehensive environmental and economic development services. With a strategic expansion that includes 12 offices across 6 states, our growth is attributed to a carefully selected, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality consulting. We prioritize cost management, quality work product, responsiveness, and project finality to address the primary concerns of our clients. Our team’s expertise in regulatory compliance, environmental management, and redevelopment ensures the successful completion of complex projects. Our extensive client base encompasses over 110 state and local governmental agencies, 50 financial institutions, thousands of private entities, and several non-profit organizations.

Our services extend to environmental due diligence, hydrogeological investigations, remediation, brownfield redevelopment, vapor intrusion investigations and mitigation, engineering controls for abandoned landfills, and industrial hygiene services (asbestos, lead-based paint, mold) for municipalities, school districts, and private clients nationwide.

AKT Peerless offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits and is an EOE.

Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
Basic Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Paid time off and holidays
Flexible Schedules, Work-Life Balance