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Jacobs Administrative Assistant in Chicago, Illinois

Your Impact:

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

The position will be as part of a joint venture team and the selected candidate will be hired by one of the JV partners.

Our team in Chicago, IL is looking to add an Administrative Assistant in support of a multi-billion-dollar airport capital Redevelopment Program. The redevelopment will occur in the middle of an active airport. The existing terminal and concourses will remain operational while the new facility is built in place in a phased approach. This position allows for the opportunity to be a major contributor to the growth of one of the busiest airports in the world as part of the program management team.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative support to projects managers and staff

  • Prepare and distribute memorandums, letters, and forms

  • Gather, track, and report on information relevant to project assignments

  • Create and maintain files and tracking tools

  • Edit and review documents for grammar and formatting

  • Develop meeting agendas and meeting minutes

  • Schedule conference rooms and maintain daily schedules

  • Organize and schedule meetings/appointments

  • Arrange staff lunches and events

  • Prepare PowerPoint presentations and handouts

  • Provide back-up and assistance to the Administration team

  • Other duties, as assigned

Here’s what you’ll need :

  • Associate Degree

  • 4 years' of professional experience in a administrative support role

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

  • Proven self-starter, proactive, with the ability to plan, prioritize and organize workload

  • and take direction from multiple team members

  • Demonstrate key competencies in the areas of communication, organizing, flexibility and adaptability, customer service, problem assessment and problem solving, attention to detail, and teamwork

  • Ability to work onsite full time at O’Hare International Airport with the program management team

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

  • Bachelor Degree

  • Technical writing and editing experience

Sponsorship is not available for this position

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At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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