Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Do you want to help engineer what's next? Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients' most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 750 employees in ten office locations throughout the United States, SGH's industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what's possible.

The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.

There are many reasons to love SGH :

• Our work : Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
• Our people : We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Our commitment : We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
• Our contribution : We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.

Make a team impact as an Administrative Assistant at SGH

The Administrative Assistant at SGH in our Oakland office will handle a range of administrative responsibilities while supporting the day-to-day activities of technical and operations staff. Your skills in time management, ability to prioritize, and proactive work style are key value drivers for SGH. Your passion for coordination, coupled with a can-do attitude, approachability, and responsiveness, are instrumental in driving our success. A proactive problem-solver, you are focused on finding solutions by building trusting and collaborative relationships by working effectively with staff at all organizational levels and departments across the company. A successful Administrative Assistant will be eager to learn competency in SGH document styles and SGH's best administrative practices.

This fully in-office position in Oakland, CA may require the ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime as necessary.

Strategic Responsibilities and Impact to SGH

What You'll Do :

Effective Office Operations and Administration

Effective Document Management and Processing Support

What You'll Need :

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, mouse, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and / or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. The employee will also perform physical duties, including lifting at least 25 lbs. Therefore, physical fitness and the ability to perform such tasks are required.

Benefits Overview :

SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees :

Compensation :

The below range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate's experience, qualifications and work location.

Base salary is a part of SGH's industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH's Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.