People & Operations Assistant

Lisle, IL
Full Time
Entry Level

ABOUT YOU 

Are you extremely organized? Do you take a proactive approach to solving problems? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself to the highest standard? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an opportunity that will excite you. 

CAGE Civil Engineering is currently looking for a detail-oriented, self-reliant People & Operations Assistant with a keen eye for Marketing to join our team. At CAGE, you'll have the opportunity to improve project performance, set up processes and drive branding from day one! 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU 

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package looks to provide not only a best-in-class solutions for our associates and their families but provides a culture where entrepreneurial associates are able to create their own success. 

  • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program 

  • Opportunity to advance your career quickly, through a healthy combination of challenge & support from leaders whose purpose is to help you succeed 

  • Advancement of not only your technical skills, but also guidance and exposure to business management principles 

  • Traditional and Roth 401k 

  • 401k match 

  • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment 

  • Charitable match opportunities 

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 

At CAGE, a core value is to treat everyone with respect, always. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. 

A DAY IN THE LIFE  

  • Provide proactive, high-quality administrative and operational support to both local and national teams  

  • Manage incoming mail and packages (USPS, FedEx, UPS); sort, distribute, and send outgoing deliveries  

  • Serve as the first point of contact for guests and visitors — greet clients warmly, offer hospitality, and ensure they are directed appropriately  

  • Maintain a welcoming, well-stocked, and tidy office environment — including ordering and managing snacks and kitchen supplies as well as general office supplies.  

  • Support the onboarding process for new employees and help them feel right at home  

  • Coordinate and schedule meetings, manage shared calendars, and organize room reservations  

  • Maintain and update company-wide records such as internal directories, office phone lists, and calendars  

  • Manage communication from building management and distribute relevant updates to the appropriate teams  

  • Track and route website inquiries and contacts to the correct department leads  

  • Conduct light internet research and compile data for reports, lists, and project needs  

  • Assist with planning and executing team socials, trainings, vendor lunches, and corporate/client events  

  • Prepare materials for meetings and training; including scheduling, handouts, lunch coordination, and logistics  

  • Provide support on internal projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed  

  • Provide light marketing support by engaging with company social media posts and creating simple new hire welcome graphics for communications.   

  • Deliver clerical support including scanning, mailing, copying, and organizing documents for leadership and project teams  

  • Anticipate office needs and ensure supply inventories are stocked and efficiently managed  

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS  

  • Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with a self-starter mindset  

  • Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently   

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional and friendly demeanor  

  • Skilled at taking direction, prioritizing responsibilities, and following through on tasks  

  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment  

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); tech-savvy and quick to learn new tools; experience with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite preferred  

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred  

  • Administrative training or prior experience is a plus  

  • A positive, can-do attitude with a genuine willingness to learn and grow  

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