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AECOM Construction Project Administrative Assistant in Chicago, Illinois
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM/Hunt has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Project Administrative Assistant to support our ongoing construction at Chicago's ORD airport.
Work includes some of or all of the following:
prepares or proofs correspondence
forms
spreadsheets or documents
schedules meetings
makes travel arrangements
maintains inventory of office supplies.
Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish more complicated goals.
Uses Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other programs to accomplish work.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirement:
- HSD/GED and 6 years of administrative experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Preferred Requirements:
Advanced education in the field of Business or similar curriculum.
Experience working in the field of construction as an administrative assistant.
Experience supporting large complex project teams.
Strong organizational, communication and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc).
Ability to work independently.
Construction site experience.
Prior experience in managing multiple schedules for leadership teams.
Experience organizing/storing/managing large amounts of data.
Office experience and the ability to maintain a highly professional demeanor.
Additional Information
This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Parking is available for this position.
In order to receive a security badge at the client worksite to enable access to secure portions of the facility for which you are being hired to perform services, you may be required to pass the client's security screening process, which will include, but may not be limited to, Homeland Security background check and fingerprinting. Should this be required it will be done after you have commenced employment, and your participation in that process and a pass rating by the client are both conditions of your continued employment by AECOM.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $24.04/hour - $42.06/hour.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10113624
Business Line: CM Management
Business Group: CS
Strategic Business Unit: CM
Career Area: Administration
Work Location Model: On-Site
Legal Entity: Hunt Construction Group