Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)

Description

ABOUT US  

The Consulting Engineers Group, Inc.® (CEG®) is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) S-Corporation professional services engineering firm. For more than 55 years, CEG has provided specialty precast engineering consulting services for projects across the United States. Our projects range from parking structures to stadiums and arenas! As a leader in precast concrete specialty engineering, we understand the importance of a strong foundation which is why we put people first. Being an ESOP means that we don’t just work for CEG, but we also own a piece of it. We all have a shared interest in each other’s success fostering a culture of collaboration and success. CEG is dedicated to employee growth, skill development, and career advancements through diverse experiences through a flexible work environment that supports each other across various functions.   

CEG currently has three office locations in the United States with a total of more than 125 employees operating on site and remotely across the nation. Those office locations are Albuquerque (New Mexico), Mt. Prospect (Illinois), and San Antonio (Texas). In addition to our US offices, we have international office locations in the Philippines, Turkey, Mexico, Vietnam, South Korea, Tokyo, and Ukraine. For more information about our company, visit our website at cegengineers.com.   

The Part-Time Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and office operations support to ensure the efficient day-to-day functioning of the office. This role serves as a central point of coordination for communications, scheduling, recordkeeping, and routine accounting and HR administrative tasks. The Administrative Assistant works to support internal business operations, maintain organized systems, and uphold confidentiality and professionalism across all activities. This is an onsite position in Albuquerque, NM reporting to the CEO of the Company. The person in this role is expected to work 20-25 hours per week. As business needs evolve, there may be an opportunity for this part-time role to transition into a full-time position for an individual who is interested and a strong fit for the role.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide general administrative support, including filing, data entry, document preparation, and record maintenance 
• Answer, monitor, and route phone calls, emails, and voicemail in a professional manner; ensure clients and internal team members know how to make contact, escalating urgent matters as needed 
• Schedule meetings, manage calendars, coordinate logistics, and prepare meeting materials 
• Prepare, edit, and distribute reports, presentations, memos, and internal communications 
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive or proprietary information 
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems for administrative, project, HR, and accounting records 
• Coordinate with other offices on company-related matters 
• Check, sort, and distribute incoming mail; prepare outgoing mail and courier deliveries as needed 
• Organize and support employee activities and internal events 
• Coordinate maintenance of office equipment and facilities-related needs  
• Maintain office supply inventory and submit supply requests  
• Update billing spreadsheets by the 20th of each month 
• Submit and track credit card receipts via Dropbox; support monthly credit card reconciliation 
• Assist with expense reports, invoices, accounts payable/receivable functions, and basic tracking or reconciliation 
• Support onboarding and offboarding administrative tasks, including paperwork, system access coordination, and policy administration 
• Monitor and submit unplanned absences in accordance with company procedures 
• Perform other administrative and office support duties as assigned in support of all staff 

Requirements

 Skills and Experience: 

• 1–3 years of administrative or office support experience preferred 
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively 
• Professional demeanor and customer-service mindset 
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills 
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication 
• High attention to detail and accuracy 
• Professional phone etiquette and customer-service orientation 
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion 
• Basic accounting and recordkeeping skills 
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively 
• Experience with scheduling, document preparation, and office coordination 
• Experience supporting billing, expense tracking, or AP/AR functions preferred 
• Experience supporting HR administrative processes (e.g., onboarding paperwork) a plus 

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or administrative coursework preferred 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with other office systems or HRIS platforms a plus 
• Ability to maintain a consistent part-time schedule (20-25 hours per week) and meet deadlines  

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without the need for employer sponsorship. 

CEG is an equal opportunity, employee-owned firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, activities, and benefits may change at any time with or without notice.