Core States Group

Support project teams with administrative duties, research permitting codes, and manage documentation in a fast-paced environment. | Requires 4+ years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and effective time management. | At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life. Why Professionals Choose Core States Group Here’s What You Can Expect • VALUES-DRIVEN CULTURE – A workplace rooted in Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation. Our Core Values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our clients every day. • COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses. • RETIREMENT – A strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting, to help you invest in your future and build your retirement savings with confidence. • HEALTHCARE – Competitive health benefits including HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options, giving you the flexibility to select the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle. • VACATION – Generous PTO to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. • PERKS – Team wellness challenges, free virtual gym app, wholesale club membership reimbursement, employee recognition programs, paid parental leave and much more! • FLEXIBLE WORK ENVIRONMENT – A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or blending both to support your responsibilities. • TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – support your growth with tuition reimbursement to help advance your education and professional development. Summary Of The Role We are seeking an Administrative Assistant (Permitting & Compliance), supporting our Permitting & Compliance business unit, you will be assisting a team of project coordinators on projects all over the United States. If you're detail oriented and work well in a fast-paced environment, apply today! Responsibilities • Accurate keyboarding in preparing meeting minutes, spreadsheets, letters, memos and other documents, correct punctuation, spelling, grammar, and word usage • Support the Team with administrative duties; reports, presentations, letters, deliver application packages to agencies and file management • Deal with people tactfully and courteously in person and on the telephone; excellent telephone communication skills a must; effectively work with other employees and/or other departments • Assist in research of City, County, State, permitting codes, application requirements, forms, and fees • Make requests to the appropriate entities for site-specific information, including construction as-built records, utility plans, and archived reports • Initiate, devise, and implement improved work methods and procedures to accomplish work assignments in a timely manner • Demonstrate skill in the application of policies and procedures and to maintain client confidentiality Qualifications We’re looking for talented professionals who are eager to grow their skills and contribute to high-quality, meaningful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role: • 4+ years of relevant experience and/or Bachelor's degree • Strong attention to detail, concentration, and flexibility (to switch between multiple tasks quickly as needed) • Interpersonal excellence • Perform required duties accurately and in an efficient manner • Excellent time management skills Work Location This is a hybrid position (3 days in office) based out of our Kent, WA office. Company Overview Core States Group designs, builds, and manages programs and projects across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Established in 1999, we offer integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world’s most notable brands count on us to deliver speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design. With 23 offices across the United States and Canada, Core States Group is an industry powerhouse that drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Tribal, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more. Visit us at www.core-states.com . A Note to Candidates Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. This position will remain open until it is filled.