Job Description

The right team is more than an advantage, it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering and administrative support professionals dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineers!

We are seeking a self-motivated, energetic Administrative Assistant for our DC Metro office. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow within our company. The successful applicant will have a can-do attitude with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

** Key Responsibilities:**

• Serve as the main point of contact for office facility needs, visitor coordination, and maintenance requests.
• Experience with a multi-line phone system and professional phone etiquette.
• Oversee kitchen and office supply inventory, ensuring adequate stock and organization.
• Maintaining the office in a clean and orderly manner, which will include light cleaning of shared spaces like the reception area, conference rooms, and break rooms.
• Coordinate with building property management for maintenance, cleaning, and other services.
• Provide general administrative support, including word processing, mail processing, accounting, and event scheduling.
• Collaborating with engineers and technical staff to produce and edit client deliverables, including project specifications in a variety of software.
• Assist with event coordination, such as office celebrations, holiday parties and meetings, including catering and setup/cleanup.
• Support IT needs by managing inventory of equipment.
• Act as a liaison for new hires, ensuring smooth onboarding, workspace setup, and orientation.
• Experience with Microsoft Finance and Operations (F&O) is a plus but not required.
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

** Qualifications:**

• 3-5 years of experience in an administrative or customer service support role.
• Intermediate to advanced experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) and comfortable with various technology platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, and the ability to interact with diverse personalities.
• Excellent communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to shifting priorities.
• High school diploma or GED.

** Additional Details:**

• Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (flexible for 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM).
• The role is 100% onsite.

** Compensation and Benefits**

• Approximate Base Salary – $45,000 to $52,000
• Salary will be determined based on qualifications and relevant experience.
• Paid overtime at 1.5 times hourly rate
• Competitive end-of-year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance.
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Additional Information

** Why You Want to Work Here**

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different – our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun environment with family-friendly policies. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth.

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_ Coffman at a Glance:_

• 47 years in business
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023

Applying

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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