Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant - La Porte, Texas

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Professional Services Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) team in La Porte, Texas.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry.

Professional Service Industries, Inc.

(Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction.

Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for completing administrative tasks by utilizing Microsoft Office software, performing various general office duties and scheduling / dispatching field staff.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:


* Answer and direct client calls to appropriate staff


* Research a wide variety of information requests to determine next steps


* May assist with developing, updating, and/or reviewing local operating procedures and/or work instructions


* Understand and use effective research methodologies to identify and qualify potential clients


* Monitor and maintain information on research made and possible leads and communicates to Operations Management


* Prepare invoices, follow up with clients and conduct accounts receivable

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details.

The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:


* High School Diploma or GED equivalent


* 1 year experience as an administrative assistant


* Experience is Microsoft Word and Excel


* Ability to type quickly and accurately


* Ability to plan, organize, and complete a variety of projects within established standards, objectives, and time frames


* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities


* Ability to analyze and solve problems

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:


* Experience as an administrative assistant in the Construction Materials Testing industry

Intertek: Total Quality.

Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts.

With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations...