Ratcliffe Architects is a small, established architecture firm specializing in commercial and high-end residential design, located in the Greenspring Valley. We are excited to announce a new position available for an Administrative Support Specialist.

We are seeking an organized and versatile individual to play a key role in the support of all administrative duties with jurisdictional permitting, management support and project tracking.

Duties:

• Provide essential administrative support to the team and front office
• Organization and obtaining required building, health, and other permits for clients in multiple jurisdictions
• Permit coordination with all contractors and subcontractors
• Assist project management in arranging for jobsite utilities
• Maintain/update office copies of all drawing plans and specifications
• Work directly with consulting engineers to ensure work is progressing per plans and specifications
• Maintain updates for all spreadsheets and SmartSheets

Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience in Civil/Architectural office experience preferred but not required
• BA/BS degree in Business Administration desired
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong aptitude for computers and ability to learn new software programs
• Exceptional verbal/written communication skills to interact with all levels of employees, management and outside partners (i.e., owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers)
• Technical writing skills
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Position requires employee to work in office and local travel to various jurisdictions

At Ratcliffe Architects we offer our employees competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment and benefits including; 401k, health/dental/vision, STD/LTD insurance, paid vacation, personal days and holidays.

Please send your resume to Jessica Porter at JPorter@ratcliffearchitects.com. Candidate must be local to the Baltimore region.