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Job description / Role
Why CH2M HILL
For decades, CH2M HILL has been a global leader in engineering, consulting, design, program management, construction and operations, working on the most challenging and impactful projects around the world. Through these challenging projects, we develop our people — who transform complex and creative ideas into reality, every day. Join us and together we can work to build a sustainable world. We support you to reach your greatest career goals through continued professional development, a positive work life balance and undeniably cool engineering projects. Join employee-owned CH2M HILL and discover why our diverse team has been consistently ranked as one of the leading employers and repeatedly recognized as a best place to work in the U.S.
About the Business
Description and Desired Qualifications
CH2M HILL Administrative Assistant (Saudi National) - Jeddah, KSA
CH2M HILL is providing project management services for King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the neighboring town of Thuwal in Saudi Arabia. Situated on the scenic Red Sea an hour north of the second largest Saudi Arabian city and seaport, Jeddah; KAUST is a truly spectacular facility, and is slated to become a major center of research, training the next generation of scientists, engineers and technologists in the Middle East. We have secured a four-year-plus contract with Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco)for a wide array of projects at KAUST. They include specialized laboratories, research centers, innovation and technology incubation centers, administration buildings, a convention center, mosques, residential and recreational facilities, research park infrastructure and security systems. The work also includes site development, communications equipment, utilities, roads, parking and landscaping. In addition to the 14-square-mile KAUST campus, the program will be developing the town of Thuwal itself, with the construction of schools, a clinic, mosques, roads, Coast Guard and National Guard facilities and a fishing harbor. This program is a wonderful opportunity to work overseas on a cultural, immersive and dynamic project, as well as grow your professional portfolio with a top global company.
General Summary
This position provides a wide variety of administrative and staff support services to an organizational unit. You will perform multiple, related tasks and apply administrative procedures to resolve problems which may not be routine in nature. You will escalate complex problems as needed. You will be capable of following general instructions on routine tasks and detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. You will be expected to assess the urgency of, and prioritize as appropriate, tasks assigned to you.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Typically supports a small group or department in coordinating project files, managing information flow, or arranging travel schedules and meeting planning.
Responsibilities are both routine and non-routine in nature such as maintenance of files/ documents, modifying data, or performing analysis on moderately complex information. Specific desirable attributes Experience providing administrative services on a large construction project in Middle East (preferably Saudi Arabia)
Sufficient knowledge & skill to follow general verbal instructions & work under general supervision.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications
Job Requirements/Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum years of experience: 2
Has project office experience in building industry or similar industry.
Provides administrative support to the Company Rep and assists with the preparation of technical and management presentations.
Assists in compilation of various project status reports.
Creates and maintains a filing record system to keep material and procedures up to date and informs Company Representatives as appropriate.
Perform other related duties as requested by the Company Rep.
Must have knowledge of administrative procedures and guidelines. OR has experience and knowledge in office IT equipment setup, installation and administration.
About the Company
We deliver impactful global solutions to create a more connected, sustainable world - from intelligence to infrastructure, cybersecurity to space exploration. Our 52,000 employees across 50 countries work every day, challenging the expectations of today to reinvent the way we’ll all live tomorrow.