Receptionist / Administrative Assistant - Entry Level

OVERVIEW: The Receptionist / Administrative Assistant plays a pivotal role in the smooth operation of SUE and Survey field crew at McKim & Creed. In addition to expected office logistics, you will be greeting people entering the office, answering the phone, and delivering packages to the correct recipient in the office. Keeping the team’s workspaces organized, clean and efficient is crucial, including managing supply inventories.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

• Greet people entering the office.


• Direct incoming phone calls appropriately.


• Assist with field crew needs.


• Run errands, i.e., court house research, deliver DOT documents, etc.


• Work with Geomatics team to keep assigned areas of building organized and clean.


• Maintain the Geomatics employee birthday and anniversary lists.


• Plan and schedule office events, Geomatics & entire office.


• Monitor office and field supplies.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Must work well under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.


• Must be a solution-oriented, self-motivated team player.


• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.


• Should be able to think quickly on your feet.


• Must be punctual & reliable; additional hours may be required at times.


• Computer Skills including Outlook, Word and Excel.


• High school diploma, or the equivalent.


• Valid driver’s license.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• An Associate’s degree.


• Previous administrative experience working in a civil engineering, architectural, construction, or surveying firm.


• Certification of any Microsoft product(s).


• Experience with BST and/or Pyramid software.


• Willingness to learn new things, accept responsibility, and look for new ways to contribute.


• Positive customer service orientation.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.


• Competitive pay paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave


• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.


• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.


• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more


• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.


• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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