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:
- High school diploma (or GED) is required; prefer, but not required, Bachelor’s degree / Associate's degree
in Business Administration or equivalent field. - Good communication skills; oral and written
- Consistent professional dress and manner
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Able to contribute positively as part of a team, helping staff as requested
- Able to lift up to 20 lbs.
- 8-12 years’ experience supporting an Architectural/Engineering/Design firm, is preferred.
- Familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint, Adobe Pro, and Newforma software preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
As an Administrative Assistant, you will:
- Manage administrative tasks including processing expense reports and invoices, handling phone calls, mail, faxes, copying, and ordering office supplies. Oversee purchase orders, check requests, certifications, sponsorships, and annual renewals.
- Prepare, format, and proofread complex documents such as letters, memos, reports, proposals, and technical materials following company standards.
- Maintain project tracking documents including insurance certificates, contracts, and other project-related deliverables.
- Coordinate office equipment maintenance and facility repairs, as needed.
- Schedule and organize appointments, travel, training sessions, and site visits.
- Support, as needed, for vendor and internal lunch and learn training. May include ordering food, meeting and conference room invites, and set up/clean up.
- Support project teams with contract and deliverable preparation, editing, and proofreading of various technical and administrative documents.
- Proactively plan, support, and host internal and external events and meetings to support the People and Culture pillar of our strategic plan. Set up, clean up, ordering food may be required; research and identify community events, conferences, and volunteer/philanthropy and team-building activities for your location. Event support of various sizes may occasionally require before/after-hours support.
- 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.
- Perform switchboard and reception duties as needed.
- Provide additional support and duties as assigned. May include various markets or departments.
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 equivalent
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Consistent professional dress and manner
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Able to contribute positively as part of a team
- Able to lift up to 20 lbs.
- 8-12 years' experience supporting an Architectural/Engineering/Design firm
- Familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint
- Familiarity with Adobe Pro
- Familiarity with Newforma
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
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.
