DescriptionYour role at GEI. The Regional Administrative Team Manager will provide leadership, coordination, and oversight of administrative operations across approximately 16 offices/branches within the East Region. This role manages a team of administrative professionals and ensures consistent, efficient, and high-quality support in office/branch operations, document preparation, records management, business development support, vendor coordination, facilities support, and business administration. The position plays a critical role in standardizing processes, improving service delivery, supporting regional leadership, and enabling technical staff to focus on client service and project execution.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties Regional Leadership & Team Management - Lead, supervise, and develop a regional team of administrative staff across multiple offices/branches.
- Ensure consistent service delivery, communication, and balance workload across offices/branches.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance management of administrative staff.
Branch Operations & Facilities - Oversee daily office/branch operations including reception, mail, supplies, scheduling, and workspace organization.
- Coordinate office moves, buildouts, storage, and decommissioning activities (Region & Office/Branch).
- Manage facilities-related vendor services and office/branch logistics.
Document Preparation & Records Management - Oversee preparation, formatting, proofreading, and editing of reports, letter proposals, and correspondence.
- Maintain document control standards, templates, and filing systems.
- Lead digital records management and scanning/archiving initiatives.
Business Development and Marketing Support- Assist with client contract administration and subcontract execution.
- Track proposal opportunities and support CRM data maintenance.
- Support RFP/proposal production and data collection, including formatting, compilation, printing, binding, packaging, and shipping.
- Assist with prequalification processes, including standardized form completion, tracking requirements, and renewal coordination.
- Coordinate conference and event logistics, including swag ordering, branding consistency, vendor coordination, material storage, and shipment.
- Provide administrative support for compliance-related submission requirements (e.g., notarization, standard forms, client-specific documentation).
- Coordinate with Marketing to support repeatable pursuit, prequalification, conference, and proposal production processes across the region.
Vendor & Procurement Management - Manage vendor relationships including office supplies, shipping, printing, and services.
- Negotiate pricing, resolve issues, and coordinate account administration.
- Ensure proper purchasing practices and cost efficiency.
Financial & Administrative Coordination - Support invoice processing, approvals, and issue resolution with Accounting.
- Track and manage administrative documentation for compliance and auditing.
- Coordinate business support reporting such as projections and operational tracking.
Business Support & Compliance - Oversee onboarding/offboarding processes and administrative workflows.
- Manage certificates of insurance (COIs) and compliance-related tracking.
- Support meetings, events, and leadership administrative needs.
Asset & Equipment Oversight - Coordinate management of company vehicles and specialized field equipment.
- Ensure proper scheduling, maintenance tracking, and regulatory compliance.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7-10+ years of administrative experience with leadership responsibilities.
- Experience supporting multi-office/branch or regional operations preferred.
Skills & Competencies - Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Bookkeeping or accounting skills a plus.
- Notary public or willingness to obtain notary designation.
Success Measures - Consistent administrative performance across all offices/branches.
- High-quality, timely document delivery.
- Improved efficiency through standardized processes.
- Positive feedback from leadership and other staff.
- Strong team engagement and retention.
GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes - Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
- Pay Range For This Position: $94,022.00 - $101,077.00/year
- Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
- Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
- GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
- Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
- Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
- Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Rewards and Recognition
- GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
- Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
- A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- And More...
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ENVIRONMENT
Functional Demands:
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Physical Activity RequirementsOccasional(0-35% of day)Frequent(33-66% of day)Continuous(67-100% of day)Not ApplicableSitting
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Standing
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Walking
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Climbing
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Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)
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Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)
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Reaching forward
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Reaching overhead
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Pinching/fine motor skills
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Keyboard use/repetitive motion
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Taste or smell
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Talk or hear
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Accurate 20/40Very Accurate 20/20 Not ApplicableNear Vision
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Far Vision
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YesNoNot Applicable Color Discrimination
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Sensory Requirements MinimalModerateAccurateNot Applicable Depth perception
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Hearing
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