Administrative Assistant - Office Support, Deadline Tracking and Resource Allocation

Administrative Assistant - Office Support, Deadline Tracking and Resource Allocation

Building for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

Administrative Assistant – Office Support, Deadline Tracking and Resource Allocation, will work in a fast-paced structural/civil engineering office by providing administrative assistance, tracking project deadlines, and assisting with resource planning. We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive team member with good communication skills to be part of our firm. 

General Duties:

• Support office with general administrative duties.
• Assist with deadline tracking and resource allocation.

Skills:

• Excellent work ethic and attitude.
• Self-starter.  Proactively seeks out ways to add value.
• Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Familiar with general administrative processes and experience with MS office suite.

Location: Hybrid in Dallas or Austin Texas; Or Remote

Compensation & Benefits:  

The expected hourly range for this role is $28.85 - $31.25 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.