About Us
At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.
What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Why Gresham Smith?
When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
- A high school diploma (or GED) is required; a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Consistent professional dress and manner
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Ability to contribute positively as part of a team and assist staff as requested
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
- 3 to 8 years of administrative experience preferred; experience supporting an Architectural/Engineering/Design firm is ideal but not required
- Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Newforma software preferred
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
As an Administrative Assistant, you will:
- Prepare, format, and proofread complex documents including letters, memos, reports, proposals, and technical materials according to company standards
- Maintain project tracking documents such as insurance certificates, contracts, and other project deliverables
- Coordinate office equipment maintenance and provide basic technical support when needed
- Schedule and support vendor lunch and learn training sessions and internal meetings, including food ordering, meeting and conference room invitations, and setup and cleanup
- Support project teams with contract and deliverable preparation, editing, and proofreading of various technical and administrative documents
- Plan, support, and host internal and external events and meetings aligned with the People and Culture pillar of our strategic plan, including setup, cleanup, food ordering, and research and identification of community events, conferences, volunteer and philanthropy activities, and team-building initiatives. Event support may require occasional before or after-hours work
- Assist with maintaining clean and organized common areas and conference rooms in collaboration with office staff
- Assist with onboarding new hires including ordering business cards
- Provide additional support and perform other duties as assigned at your location
- Coordinate building maintenance requests, badge access, parking validations, and authorizations
Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.
Join Us
If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Here’s what you can expect:
Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.
Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.
Competitive Benefits:
- Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
- Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
- Family Planning and Parental Leave
- Mass/Public Transit Program
- Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program
Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!
GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information—sent to hiring managers or any employee—become the property of GRESHAM SMITH.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Business Administration or related field
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Consistent professional dress and manner
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently
- Ability to contribute positively as part of a team
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
- 3 to 8 years of administrative experience
- Experience supporting an Architectural/Engineering/Design firm
- Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint
- Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Knowledge of Newforma
What We Do
Gresham Smith is a team of diligent designers, creative problem-solvers, insightful planners and seasoned collaborators who work closely with clients to improve the cities and towns we call home. Our employees are diverse in experience, yet we all have one thing in common: genuine care for each other, our partners and the outcome of our work. From roadways and pathways that connect people and places, to hospitals that promote well-being and recovery, to corporate campuses that encourage productivity and teamwork, we have the pleasure of designing communities' most vital institutions and infrastructure.
