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Company: Black & Veatch Corporation 

Req ID: 107661 

Job Title: Project Support Assistant 

Location: KCP 

Department: BVCOR BV OPS ADMINISTRATIVE 

Full time/Part time: Full-Time 

Recruiter: LaDon JoAnne Perales 

Why Black and Veatch?

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. 

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

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The Opportunity To provide clerical and project administrative support performing routine activities under general supervision and within defined procedures. May have regular contact with clients, suppliers, or company employees outside the immediate work area to exchange information.The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.   

Key Responsibilities Completes simple paper filing activities Receives and distributes mail Faxes documents Copies documents Prepares files for archiving Distributes documents Performs scanning and electronic filing Answers phones Greets and directs visitors Assembles documents (reproduction and collation) Performs basic word processing and data entry Maintains simple spreadsheets Orders office supplies Maintains project calendar Arranges project-related meetings, travel and/or events Generates or distributes ad hoc reports using various business systems and databases to internal project team Generates simple documents, such as letters and memos May maintain personal calendar for project manager May route and track invoices Performs other general clerical duties as needed Creates expense reports for project team members Is coordinator of project communications Individual contributor with no subordinates  Management Responsibilities Individual ContributorPreferred Qualifications 2+ years relevant experience preferred  High School Diploma or equivalent preferred  

Preferred Skills:

Basic MS Word skills Basic MS Excel and PowerPoint skills Basic MS Outlook skills Spelling and grammar skills Concentration and cognitive skills Initiative Interpersonal skills Attention to detail and reading comprehension Communication skills, including verbal and written skills Ethics and values Integrity and trust Ability to make decisions Problem-solving ability Expense Reporting Systems (Creating) Time Reporting Systems Time Reporting Policies and Procedures PeopleSoft and Blueprint Basic Users Telephony and Webconferencing Electronic Repository Systems Travel Systems Financial Information Systems/Business Reporting System  Minimum Qualifications Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills needed. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.Certifications Work Environment/Physical Demands Normal office environment. Extended periods of monitor viewing. Stooping, crouching, talking, grasping, hearing, keyboard input, turning pages, typing and writing. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. Work involves sitting for extended periods of time.Competencies Customer focusSalary Plan ADO: Administrative ServicesJob Grade 004

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

 

Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

 

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