At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
We are currently looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our Nashville, TN or Decatur, AL office.
Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you. With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programs to accelerate your growth.
Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.
Let's solve the big problems together.
Job description details:
Project Coordination
Formatting and assembling deliverables (client-ready documents)
Assisting with project logistics (schedule preparation, notifications, vendor coordination)
Scanning, filing, and compiling field files and data
Office & Culture Support (as needed)
- Helping coordinate office events (lunches, dinners, meetings, etc.)
- Supporting onboarding and welcoming new staff
- Assisting with internal office communications and calendars
Skills, Experience and Competencies:
- Grade 12 diploma; secretarial certificate/diploma considered an asset.
- Minimum 1-5 years previous work experience in an administrative support role.
- Ability to carry out tasks independently if necessary; general knowledge working with various correspondence including: reports, tables, letters, memos and Adobe.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Acrobat Writer).
- Strong command of the English language, grammar, written and verbal, is required.
- Independently driven with the ability to make independent decisions on various aspects of document production.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Excellent prioritization and multi-tasking skills are required.
- Some flexibility regarding work hours, may be required from time to time.
Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.
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Skills Required
- Grade 12 diploma
- Secretarial certificate/diploma
- 1-5 years previous work experience in an administrative support role
- Ability to carry out tasks independently and handle correspondence (reports, tables, letters, memos)
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of Acrobat/Adobe for document production
- Strong command of English language, grammar, written and verbal
- Ability to make independent decisions on document production
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Excellent prioritization and multi-tasking skills
- Flexibility regarding work hours when required
What We Do
GHD recognises and understands the world is constantly changing. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. We are a global professional services company that leads through engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Our forward-looking, innovative approaches connect and sustain communities around the world. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are focused on building lasting relationships with our partners and clients. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.
