Administrative Assistant - Power Engineering

Administrative Assistant - Kiewit Power Engineering

Requisition : 180825

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Department: Administration

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lenexa, KS, US

The primary focus of this role is to provide a wide range of administrative services for department managers. The assistant should have a high degree of situational awareness, technical proficiency, and the ability to work independently. The role requires proactive, flexible, and adaptable teamwork, often in a complex and demanding environment, while maintaining a professional attitude.

• Edit and format communications, presentations, proposals and reports
• Coordinate and schedule meetings and appointments, manage calendars, and provide general office support
• Assist with travel itineraries and arrangements
• Process expense reports, invoices and orders
• Serve as a back‑up to other office administrative staff
• Perform other administrative duties as required or assigned

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
• At least one year of experience as an administrative assistant
• At least one year of meeting and event planning experience

• Highly flexible and able to work efficiently in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment
• Highly organized with exceptional time‑management skills
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure in a fast‑paced environment, sometimes with minimal guidance
• Skilled in computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet navigation, e‑mail and calendars
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and able to learn new programs and processes

• Work productively and meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively; understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs and equipment use policies
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines; keep open for overtime and weekends as required
• May work at various locations; conditions may vary

We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.