Administrative Assistant

GFT is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Project Team in New York, NY. This role requires regular attendance in New York, NY office. 

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As an Administrative Assistant, you will prepare and proofread various documents, coordinate meetings, and manage office supplies. You will draw on your knowledge of administrative practices and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs to support project goals. This position is well-suited for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and contributing to the overall success of the team.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Providing administrative support to the GFT Project Team, including preparing or proofreading correspondence, forms, spreadsheets, and other documents

• Scheduling and coordinating meetings

• Maintaining inventory of office supplies

• Using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other programs to complete tasks

• Preparing reports requiring selection of data from records or statistics

• Applying standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the administrative field

• Relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

What you will bring to our firm:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must live in Section 3 housing to be considered for this position

• Experience with eBuilder

• Good communication skills

• Ability to grow and expand in the role

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $55,000 - $58,000 per year. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, including access to training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ 

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: New York, NY
Working Hours: Construction hours

Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $55,000 - $58,000 per year: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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