What We're Looking For :
Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking adetail-oriented Office Administrator to join our Administration
team. This role is essential to maintaining smooth daily operations across
our office, providing comprehensive administrative support and facilities
coordination that enables our engineering teams to focus on delivering exceptional
client service.
We're looking for a reliable, proactive professional who thrives
in a dynamic environment and takes pride in creating an organized, welcoming
workplace. This position offers the opportunity to wear many hats while
supporting various departments and contributing to the overall efficiency and
professional atmosphere of our offices.
Responsibilities :
Fleet & Vehicle Management :
- Maintain company vehicle fleet through regular washing, fueling, and routine maintenance coordination to ensure safe, reliable transportation for staff
- Conduct comprehensive pool car inspections and maintain detailed mileage tracking reports and spreadsheets for fleet management
- Coordinate vehicle maintenance schedules and communicate with service providers to minimize downtime and ensure optimal fleet performance
Administrative Support
& Communications :
Provide professional phone support and reception services in collaboration with administrative staff to ensure seamless client and vendor communicationsProcess and distribute incoming mail and coordinate FedEx shipments to support timely project communications and deliverablesAssist with travel arrangements including hotel and car reservations for staff business travel, ensuring cost-effective and efficient bookingCoordinate special occasion services including flower orders for birth and death announcements, maintaining sensitive and professional communicationFacilities
& Office Management :
Maintain optimal office environment through daily facilities management including water service for refrigerators, coffee bar stocking, and plant careOperate and maintain office equipment including daily dishwasher operations and copy machine supply managementCoordinate maintenance requests and work with facilities vendors to ensure prompt resolution of building and equipment issuesManage storage areas and organize supplies to maintain efficient, accessible inventory systemsVendor & Contract
Administration :
Track and enter subconsultant certificates of insurance (COI) into BST system, ensuring compliance with company requirements and project standardsCoordinate supply orders and Amazon purchases to maintain adequate office supplies and equipmentProcess vendor invoices and maintain organized filing systems for administrative efficiencyAccounting
Support :
Supports Account Receivable by processing the daily bank depositEducation & Experience Qualifications :
High school diploma or GED required; some college
coursework preferred
2-3 years of office administration or
administrative support experience required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office equipmentExperience with database entry and record-keeping systemsBasic understanding of fleet management and maintenance trackingFamiliarity with office supply and vendor managementCore Competencies :
Multi-Task Management & Prioritization - Effectively manage diverse responsibilities and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and quality standardsProfessional Communication & Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent phone etiquette and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff, clients, and vendorsOrganizational Excellence & Attention to Detail - Maintain accurate records, organized filing systems, and efficient workflows across multiple administrative functionsProblem-Solving & Initiative - Proactively identify and resolve operational issues while taking ownership of assigned responsibilitiesReliability & Dependability - Consistently meet deadlines and maintain regular attendance while supporting critical daily operationsAdaptability & Flexibility - Adjust to changing priorities and take on additional responsibilities as business needs evolvePreferred Qualifications :
Experience in professional services or engineering firm environmentKnowledge of facilities management and maintenance coordinationExperience with travel booking systems and event planningBasic understanding
of insurance and contract administration
Why join us?
Barge Design Solutions,
Inc.,
is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary
practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 550+ people strong and
serves clients nationwide from multiple locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great
Place To Work.
Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES :
Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled