Personal Assistant

Illinois

New Insight Engineering
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New Insight Engineering is seeking a Full-Time Personal Assistant to support the CEO/Owner. The ideal candidate will work directly with this person for daily administrative tasks, personal errands, and assist with transportation to and from substations and meetings.


Main areas of support include:


  • Managing and maintaining daily calendars, including but not limited to scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements
  • Handle correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and mail
  • Assist with personal tasks, such as running errands or personal shopping
  • Prepare and edit reports and presentations
  • Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, hotel bookings, and transportation
  • Coordinate and organize company events
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
  • Keep a detailed log of equipment sent to and returned from employees
  • All other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications


Competencies

  • Mental Effort: Ability to maintain prolonged concentration on computer with high attention to detail, organization, and efficiency
  • Time Management: Ability to work both remotely and in an office setting to complete assigned tasks; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including using email, Teams, and phone communications
  • Office Knowledge: Ability to take notes efficiently and comprehensively, have active listening skills, and ability to multi-task

Required Education and Experience

  • Completion of a high school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED)
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Clean background check and driving record

Preferred Experience

  • File sharing, document management and collaboration tools such as ProjectWise, SharePoint, etc.
  • Experience as a personal assistant, office manager, receptionist, or secretary
  • Degree or Certificate in Business Administration or similar

About us


New Insight Engineering is a growing remote-based engineering consulting firm providing both P&C design and field engineering services. Our vision is to provide a platform for industry professionals to perform world class service by continuously developing an organization that is deliberate in its culture, operates with a sense of urgency, and has the willingness to be bold and innovative by embracing technology and modern ideas. We value our clients as partners and friends and work to maintain that relationship by providing unmatched service at competitive rates. We select the finest junior and senior engineers, provide training for continued development, and merit-based compensation to ensure retention and consistent, high-quality results.


Our Core Values


  • TRUST - Inherent trust in our team members and our client partners
  • TRANSPARENCY - Frank and open dialogue within our team and our client partners, we are in it together
  • CRAFTSMANSHIP - Execute at the highest levels
  • MERIT BASED - Reward and praise success in meeting personal and organizational goals
  • LEARNING -Nothing is perfect, and the only failure is not recognizing new ways to improve
  • POSITIVITY - Foster behaviors and decisions that support a happy and fulfilled team

Benefits


  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 401(k) - 5% match
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
Date Posted: 03 April 2025
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