Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Intertek is searching for an Administrative Assistant to join our Building & Constructionteam in our Fridley, MN office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Office Management!

The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment.

The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

Building Products Testing Solutions
From code compliance to performance testing to product certification - our commitment is to build a lasting partnership with our customers.

We enable them to work with a single source to get their product the market access success they need.

Salary & Benefits Information
The base wage or salary range for this position is $24.00 - $34.00 per hour.

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
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 will do:


* Screen phone calls and answer inquiries regarding basic department services


* Welcome site visitors to the office and direct them to the appropriate person/department


* Prepare quotations/proposals, invoices, reports, and general correspondence


* Manage calendars and coordinate travel arrangements


* Perform clerical work including copying, scanning, and filing


* Manage department records and job files, including project schedules, work logs, and databases, and assist in training record maintenance


* Execute project administration (setup, schedules, notifications, POs, invoices, report finalization, job closing)


* Assist with internal and external quality audits


* Assist with periodic management reports


* Performs other work as required by specific location and/or department

What it takes to be successful in this role:


* High School Diploma or GED required


* Minimum of 2+years directly related experience; certain departments may require additional experience


* Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint


* Working knowledge of, or willingness to learn, other applications/software as necessary to fulfil job duties for assigned department (e.g., Met-Track/Crystal Reports, AutoCAD, Visio, etc.)


* Strong written communication and organizational skills


* Professional demeanor


* Must be a motivated self-starter and able to work independently (minimal supervision and direction)


* Strong attention to detail


* High degree of accuracy and speed


* Develop and maintain good ...