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Construction Delivery Department Assistant

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Onsite in Houston, TX (77027 Zip Code)

This role will support department initiatives and collaborate with various functional and operational teams across the company. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, be proficient with tools and technology, and demonstrate a commitment to team support by proactively identifying and providing effective solutions.

The Department Assistant will provide administrative support for department management to ensure continuity of daily department functions and operations by collaborating to provide and present department information. This position coordinates with department management to provide administrative services in conjunction with department and business line goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the dissemination of information to the department and project teams as part of the overall communications and department management process.
• Resolves questions regarding the department; research and provide appropriate answers.
• Prepare and present meeting notes, presentations and tables utilizing Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other programs.
• Develop procedures pertaining to departmental and business line requirements and assist in the development of business initiatives for the department.
• Monitor department deadlines and benchmarks and support presentation of monthly progress reports including tracking action items and progress updates.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate on-site and off-site meetings for the department. This may include: department orientation and training, stakeholder meetings, management meetings, periodic reviews, etc.
• Coordinate the required training programs and records for department personnel in conjunction with the corporate training department and project requirements to ensure compliance.
• Assemble and analyze information involving business plans, and financial reports, resulting in the final business plan submission.
• Monitor, review, and approve standard expenditures to ensure the activities of the department are conducted within established budgets.
• Prepare a variety of communication including emails, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes.
• Responsible for handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Coordinate department related issues and complaints, such as operational resources, workstations, space assignments and supplies, and follow up that resolution has been obtained.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

General Construction Delivery Support:

• Assists in implementation of business line initiatives, communicating implementation timelines and monitoring adoption.
• Assists with developing reports and presentations summarizing results of analysis.
• Assist with organizing data into report format and compile graphic illustrations of research findings.
• Assists with tracking key business trends and provide updates to business line management on areas of concerns/actions.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Applicable office/clerical experience Preferred
• Advance knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint required
• Ability to work independently; demonstrating accuracy, reliability, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels within an organization and with others outside of the organization (i.e. clients, vendors, business partners, community leaders).

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