Administrative Assistant-San Leandro, CA

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San Leandro, CA, USA
In-Office
28-30 Hourly
Entry level
Other • Manufacturing
The Role
Provides administrative support to the San Leandro office and management team. Responsibilities include answering phones, filing and maintaining records, assisting with payroll, billing, accounts payable and receivable, creating Salesforce opportunities, and supporting office operations. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, communication skills, Microsoft 365 and Excel proficiency, and experience with administrative processes and business software.
Summary Generated by Built In

Certerra is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms. With a 60-year history, Certerra has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

Certerra is a consulting firm with over 65 years of quality service that offers professional services in the southwestern United States in the fields of geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, construction materials engineering and testing, nondestructive testing, and welding inspection.

Job Summary: 

RMA Group is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the San Leandro, CA office. This is a full-time, temporary position.  The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail oriented, able to operate in a fast-paced office, and aligns with RMA Group's core values and mission. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • The ideal candidate is extremely organized, has excellent communication/customer service skills and can understand the urgency of quick turnaround on work, while possessing extraordinary attention to detail. 
  • Previous administrative office work experience with Salesforce, Deltek and engineering and/or construction industry is a plus.
  • Primary duties will focus on supporting the management team and working directly with the business manager, completing administrative duties to include answering phones, assisting with payroll, billing, etc.
  • Assisting the management team with creating opportunities in Salesforce
  • Previous administrative experience IE: answering phone, filing, assist in capturing and retaining records
  • Proficient with Microsoft 365, Excel and overall computer experience
  • Previous experience with accounts payable and receivable

Education/Qualifications/Position Skills: 

  • Highschool diploma or equivalent 
  • Experience with Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Salesforce, Deltek; 
  • Highly organized; 
  • Detail oriented; 
  • Ability to follow instructions and see a task through to completion; 
  • Unafraid to ask questions in order to understand the process; 
  • Team oriented.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired based on their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.                                                                                                                                              

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Administrative office experience, including answering phones, filing, and maintaining records
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Salesforce, and Deltek
  • Accounts payable and accounts receivable experience
  • Strong organization and attention to detail
  • Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks
  • Team-oriented approach and willingness to ask questions
  • Experience in the engineering or construction industry
  • Previous administrative office experience with Salesforce and Deltek

Certerra Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Certerra and has not been reviewed or approved by Certerra.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is highlighted by immediate 401(k) matching with company contributions to help build long‑term financial security. Feedback suggests matching begins right away rather than after a waiting period.
  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options with a range of plan choices. These core offerings are consistently positioned as part of a competitive package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off encompasses vacation days, sick leave, and holidays with structured policies. This breadth is framed to support work‑life balance.

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The Company
HQ: Cold Spring Harbor, NY
237 Employees

What We Do

Certerra provides technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification services for new product development, engineering solutions to manage assets, and quality assurance for project delivery. Working in partnership, we help you bring code compliant products to market faster, move into construction with confidence, keep your projects moving forwards and extend the life of your infrastructure assets. With a nationwide office network and an expert team of more than 1,800 people, we have the resources to deliver materially better outcomes, along with local knowledge that ensures the communities we serve are built to last. For more information, please visit www.certerra.com.

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