Secretary

Job description / Role

We are currently seeking a qualified Secretary for our PMCM Division who can perform administrative and office support activities for project teams. Duties may include answering telephone calls, receiving and distributing documents, and typing correspondence.

Requirements

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who can demonstrate experience in the following:
- Preparing letters, reports, memos, other documents using word processing and enters these into a spreadsheet database using correct referencing.
- Good planning and organizational skills and computer literate in MS Office applications.
- Answering phone calls and directing them to appropriate parties or receives and forwards messages.
- Reviewing and analyzing incoming memos, letters, submissions and reports to determine their significance and correct distribution.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written at all levels of the business.
- Create, transcribe and distribute meeting agendas and minutes
- File and retrieve project documents, records and reports.

Qualifications:
- A Degree or Diploma in Secretarial Studies or Equivalent
- You must have a minimum of 5 years Secretarial experience in a fast paced environment, working with Executives.
- Experience with the Middle East working conditions is desired.
- Knowledge of document control systems would be advantageous and a background in the construction industry would be highly regarded.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.