Administrative Assistant/Secretary

Nesco Resource, LLC

Canton, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20–$23 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Calendar Management, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Expense Reports, Finance, Leadership, Logistics, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Meeting Minutes, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Onboarding, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Execution, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, SAP, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Support, Time Management, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Canton, NY
POSTED
14 days ago

Project Coordinator / Administrative Assistant (Engineering Support)

Location

  • 100% Onsite – Canton

Schedule

  • Full-Time, Monday – Friday
  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Occasional overtime (as approved)

Duration

  • 1-year contract
  • Potential for extension based on business needs

Interview Process

  • Round 1: Phone Screen
  • Round 2: Onsite Panel Interview

Compliance Requirement

  • ITAR Facility – U.S. Citizenship Required (DOD/ITAR compliant)

Position Overview

This role provides critical administrative and project coordination support to engineering and plant operations teams. The position focuses on managing project tracking, reporting, logistics, documentation, and cross-functional coordination to reduce non-technical workload for engineers and ensure smooth project execution.


Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update project spend data, including capital and expense portfolios; support budget tracking in coordination with Finance
  • Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly reports (project spend, labor, SAP-based reporting)
  • Track and report on engineering, departmental, and operational metrics
  • Manage experimental parts tracking and support quoting activities
  • Coordinate purchasing requests, receipts, and contractor-related materials
  • Organize and support recurring engineering and plant meetings (including daily plant meetings):
    • Prepare agendas
    • Consolidate presentations
    • Capture and distribute meeting notes and action items
    • Track follow-ups
  • Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and coordinate vendor/visitor logistics
  • Support onboarding for new employees, contractors, and interns (materials, system access, setup)
  • Route and track access requests, IT tickets, and facilities service requests
  • Coordinate on-site trainings, seminars, and travel logistics (registrations, itineraries, documentation)
  • Manage shared inboxes, collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint), and document repositories
  • Maintain SOPs, templates, checklists, and controlled documents; support audit readiness
  • Track project deadlines, submissions, and documentation requirements; send reminders and follow-ups
  • Draft and distribute communications on behalf of the engineering team
  • Perform additional administrative tasks to support engineering operations

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED required

Required Qualifications

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across departments
  • Experience scheduling meetings and managing calendars across teams/locations
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Excellent attention to detail in data entry, reporting, and documentation
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in an Administrative Assistant or Project Coordinator role
  • Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or plant environments
  • Ability to anticipate needs, follow up on tasks, and resolve routine issues independently
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams, vendors, and leadership

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, 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, or local laws.

About the Company

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Nesco Resource, LLC

Companies need talent. You want job opportunities.

That’s where we come in. We create meaningful connections between companies and candidates, and we’ve been doing it for over 65 years.
Our national workforce solutions include contract, contract-to-hire, direct placement services, and managed services for a variety of industries.

We employ specialized recruiters focused in Engineering, Information Technology, Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Customer Service, and Manufacturing & Distribution.

When you need to find a job, we're your partner.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Employee Referral Program
FOUNDED
1956
WEBSITE
https://nescoresource.com/