At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
We are currently looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our Administration team. This position is located in our Atlanta Office.
Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you. With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programs to accelerate your growth.
Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.
Let's solve the big problems together.
Responsibilities & Client & Business Development Support
- Coordinating client meetings (scheduling, agendas, prep materials, follow-ups)
- Formatting and assembling proposals, SOQs, presentations, and client-ready documents
- Managing contact lists and post-meeting/event follow-up tracking
- Supporting conference, client dinner, and site visit logistics
- This would help ensure consistency in client experience while freeing up senior staff to stay focused on relationship-building and strategy.
Proposal & Project Coordination
- Assisting with proposal logistics (inputs, resumes, project sheets, deadlines)
- Light coordination across regions or JV partners as needed
- Helping track key pursuit milestones and deliverables
- This would be especially valuable during peak pursuit periods.
Office & Culture Support (as needed)
- Helping coordinate office events, leadership visits, and open houses
- Supporting onboarding and welcoming new staff
- Assisting with internal office communications and calendars (thinking Megan’s and your notices, etc.)
- Given the visibility and activity level of the Atlanta office, this kind of support would go a long way toward reinforcing culture and connection.
Skills, Experience and Competencies:
- Grade 12 diploma; secretarial certificate/diploma considered an asset.
- Minimum 1-5 years previous work experience in an administrative support role.
- Ability to carry out tasks independently if necessary; general knowledge working with various correspondence including: reports, tables, letters, memos and Adobe.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Acrobat Writer).
- Strong command of the English language, grammar, written and verbal, is required.
- Independently driven with the ability to make independent decisions on various aspects of document production.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Excellent prioritization and multi-tasking skills are required.
- Some flexibility regarding work hours, may be required from time to time.
Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.
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