Project Assistant in Atlanta, GA!

RRR Associates has an opportunity for an ambitious individual who is seeking a fast-paced job in the Buckhead area.  The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing strong administrative and project support to the Manager of Special Projects.

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for general office administration functions including the following. . .Answering phones, taking accurate and detailed phone messages and maintaining a daily phone logOpening and sorting mail as well as returning correspondence, as appropriateFiling using the Paper Tiger Filing SystemAssisting in accounts payable by completing payment requests, obtaining approval and routing for paymentMaintaining supervisor’s calendar and providing appointment remindersMaintaining a digital photo libraryMaintaining supervisor’s project list and updating project status and project completions via our proprietary Prompter SystemCompleting product and service research including finding the best prices for itemsPurchasing items, as approved by supervisor

 

The successful candidate will assist the supervisor with research, pricing and purchasing for special projects, as assigned.  Current projects include . . .Revising multiple operating manuals for property maintenance Assisting in the hiring of additional direct reports including a painter, carpenter & an electricianResidential renovation projectsReplacement of dated residential elevatorResearching and purchasing company vehiclesRe-constructing a dated and deteriorating trellis on a family-owned propertyRoof replacement on a residential homeResidential new construction

 

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in purchasing with skills to negotiate as well as basic understanding of residential construction terms.

 

Required Skills & Experience . . .4+ years of administrative experience with some experience in project managementA thorough understanding of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel including the ability to build spreadsheets for cost to date tracking and cost variance analysisUnderstanding of Microsoft Project is a plusExcellent typing skills, must be 50 wpm with minimal mistakes (typing test will be given)Strong verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of digital image files and the ability to incorporate them into documentationAbility to work in a team environment as well as independentlyAbility to be organized while multi-tasking with attention to detailAbility to adapt to changing prioritiesAbility to pass a background check and drug screen

 

We Offer . . .Competitive Salary Competitive Benefits Package

 

RRR Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.