Part-Time

Administrative Assistant

Updated on 9/4/2026

Deadline 8/31/27
Building & Earth

Building & Earth

Geotechnical engineering and testing

No salary listed

Birmingham, AL, USA

In Person

Some local travel may be expected.

Bachelor's

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Inventory Management
Requirements
  • College coursework in business administration, majoring in a field such as accounting.
  • Possession of a valid state of residence driver's license.
Responsibilities
  • Inspect company trucks and equipment according to company standards and report discrepancies.
  • Sort and distribute incoming mail to appropriate departments and individuals.
  • Prepare credit card reconciliation forms accurately and confidentially as required.
  • Organize, sort, fold, and inventory company apparel, maintaining accurate inventory records for timely reordering and distribution.
  • Coordinate and mail materials to company branches as needed.
  • Complete and submit Land's End apparel order forms accurately and promptly.
  • Maintain and file truck-related documentation, including creating labels and adding new files.
  • Update the company truck list daily, ensuring accuracy and documenting discrepancies or conflicts.
  • Provide front-desk switchboard coverage during the receptionist's lunch break as needed.
  • Act as a backup for purchasing when the Corporate Services Manager is unavailable.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous work experience in a corporate or office environment.

Building & Earth is a geotechnical engineering, construction-materials testing, and inspection firm. Engineers, geologists, technicians, drill crews, and inspectors support projects in the field and laboratory. It investigates sites, evaluates soil and foundations, tests construction materials, and performs special inspections and environmental services. The scope is Building & Earth Sciences and its technical service network. Roles include engineering, field testing, laboratory work, drilling, project management, safety, and administration. Its workforce connects frontline delivery with the specialist, operational, technical, and business teams that support the organization.

Company Size

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Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

Birmingham, Alabama

Founded

1998

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Building & Earth ranked on ENR Top 500 for three straight years through 2026.
  • Its nineteenth wind project, Cimarron Bend, became its largest wind assignment to date.
  • Recent promotions and hires, including Jeff Cowen and Filmore Woodbery, strengthen leadership depth.

What critics are saying

  • Buc-ee's v. Building & Earth remained active in Texas through 2025, carrying liability overhang.
  • Expansion into Aiken and Huntsville increases fixed costs before those branches fully mature.
  • Wind and university projects concentrate revenue in cyclical, owner-driven capital spending windows.

What makes Building & Earth unique

  • Building & Earth spans geotechnical consulting, materials testing, and special inspections across the Southeast.
  • The firm won 2026 ACEC-AL awards for UAB Biomedical and Birmingham Vesta high-rise work.
  • It keeps opening branches, including Augusta/Aiken, while building a larger Huntsville office.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours