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Robert Half Administrative Assistant in Dallas, Texas
Description
We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for an Administrative Assistant in Dallas, Texas. This role is within the construction industry, where the successful candidate will be involved in Construction Material Testing (CMT) projects. This individual would create various documents and reports using appropriate software (MetaField). They also deal with routine questions, prepare reports, and gather and summarize data.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Handle incoming calls and dispatch technicians to the correct places at the required times.
· Manage project documents according to established processes to ensure they meet quality standards and project requirements.
· Enter and review billing activities to ensure it complies with contract requirements.
· Finalization of CMT reports, letters, and proposals.
· Help manage project delivery (Cost, Schedule, Quality, Information, Contracts) across multiple assignments.
· Act as the main customer and project professional liaison, reporting issues to the project manager.
· Assist the administrative staff with data entry and word processing.
· Make edits for formatting, clarity, punctuation, grammar, structure of reports and proposals to company standards.
· Managing multiple deadlines and maintaining filing systems as assigned.
· Retrieves information as requested from records, email, and other related documents.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
· Microsoft Word (35 WPM)
· Strong communication and organizational skills
· Self-motivated, driven, and positive personality, with a great work ethic
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
· Ability to work independently.
· Experience working with MetaField is a major plus but not required.
Education and Experience:
· High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
· Associate degree preferred but not required
· Three to five years of experience in CMT Operations Required
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