Administrative Analyst

Administrative Analyst

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering, and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 830 professionals working in 13 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

GPD is currently seeking an Administrative Analyst to support the continued growth of our Power Utility team in our Akron, Ohio office location. This person would operate as an administrative professional who coordinates and optimizes the project portfolio submittal process while also utilizing their analytical and technological skills to refresh our current process and organizational data system management.

Role Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Engineering Technology.
• 1-3 years of experience in a professional office setting performing administrative and/or analytical tasks.
• Experience working at an engineering firm a plus.
• Proficiency in utilizing Smartsheet and Deltek Vantage a plus.
• Confident ability working within the Microsoft Office Suite: Power BI, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Exposure and interest in AutoCAD design a plus.
• Experience navigating through various permitting and project package details for submittals.
• Experience coordinating with leadership, clients and varying levels of the organization.
• Enjoys critically evaluating project processes and client systems and implementing process improvements, developing best practices and finding ways to improve efficiencies.
• Thrives in a collaborative project environment and enjoys all forms of communication while working with clients and team members (virtual, in-person, phone).

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure efficient support to implementation of the project portfolio.
• Project organizational setup and submittal for the high voltage/power sector and associated clients.
• Collaboration with project managers, engineers and clients.
• Coordinate document handling, bill of materials, transmittal letters and file management on the Cloud and Sharepoint.
• Review documents work with QA/QC personnel to ensure designs are at GPD standard.
• Data organization and entry for internal and external processes.
• Coordinate drawing package, assembly, coordination, submittals and document management.
• Support project planning.
• Learn existing and new client operational standards.
• Provide support in managing requests for day-to-day administration within the Power team.

GPD believes passionately that everyone on our team knows that they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put the time and effort in to make us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and in your benefits offering.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company profit-sharing contribution
• Rich Bonus Program that rewards both company and individual performance
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Professional Development Support
• And much more

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-M/F/Disabled/Vet

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