Infrastructure & Capital Projects — Administrative Assistant, ANS

As Accenture continues to grow, we have an increasing number of career opportunities available to you. Depending on the job and location, you may be directed to apply with Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects LLP or one of the following Legal entities:  * Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC * Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc.  Please note that benefits can vary by country and role. Please check with your recruiter for more information.  WHO WE ARE: Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects. We are reinventing how capital projects are planned, designed, managed and executed. We help our clients efficiently and sustainably build and upgrade the factories, plants, networks, grids, transport and public infrastructure we need to live and work.​​Local knowledge backed by global capabilities and experience. That’s how we deliver better outcomes for our clients. Our experienced program and project managers work on the ground, hand in hand with our industry experts, strategists, technologists and ecosystem partners to help us improve project performance and outcomes. We balance the need to make improvements immediately with the desire to transform the way projects are delivered in the future. ​​
From inception to completion, we use deep "hands on" design and construction experience coupled with data, technology and AI to help bring projects in on time and on budget. While helping to execute today, we focus on building a digital backbone to improve collaboration between stakeholders, reduce risk and use resources more efficiently. We digitally enable the workforce to help them predict issues, work more effectively and ensure their safety. ​​Together with our clients we are using technology and human ingenuity to reinvent the way our built world is created, operated and maintained. Visit us here to learn more about ​Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

THE WORK:

• You’ll demonstrate knowledge of project documentation and terminology (e.g., change orders, RFIs), financials, and invoice processes including project cost coding.
• You’ll communicate clearly, listen actively, take thorough notes, ask relevant questions, and stay organized to follow up and close communication loops.
• You’ll organize weekly and monthly submission lists for the team and managers, and provide reminders during weekly meetings.
• You’ll work effectively with a relatively large team, including internal client staff and external consultants/contractors, building relationships and understanding roles quickly.
• You’ll collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, from clients to state-level representatives.
• You’ll maintain awareness of project sensitivity and confidentiality, handling information with discretion.
• You’ll take a lead role in proactively coordinating and preparing for large quarterly in-person meetings.
• You’ll pay close attention to detail and ensure accuracy in all tasks.
• You’ll respond to team requests in a timely and professional manner.
• You’ll manage a project filing system and ensure it remains current and well-organized.
• You’ll keep track of a regularly updated meeting log maintained by the Program’s staff.
• You’ll have a strong background in scheduling meetings using Outlook.
• You’ll be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• You’ll bring a positive attitude and be a collaborative team player.
• You’ll be onsite at the client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.
With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in administrative support functions with advanced skills in the Microsoft Suite, scheduling meetings, invoice processing, proofreading, and organization skills
• A High School Diploma from an accredited institution

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• The ability to type at a rate of 70 words per minute or faster
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Have experience supporting construction projects in a document control role
• The ability to use cloud-based data storage systems
• The ability to use Microsoft Office Software such as Outlook, Word, Excel or similar
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

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