Receptionist

Receptionist
Our Washington DC team is growing! This role will be responsible for

acting as the first point of contact for clients and employees. Greets visitors to office and directs them to appropriate individual; answers incoming calls on telephone console. Handles security clearance for employees and visitors. 

This position is located in Alexandria, VA, USA.

About Us
Faithful+Gould, a member of the SNC Lavalin group, is a world leader in project and cost consulting, providing clients with Owner’s Representative expertise and advice throughout the life of their construction projects. We offer varied and interesting projects with a number of high profile clients across key business sectors which include many of the Fortune 100 companies and Federal/State/City government agencies. Faithful+Gould is currently ranked #11 largest Construction Management Company and #9 Program Management Company by ENR (Engineering News Record). Established in 1947 in England and opened the first USA office in 1992. Constructive Expertise -It’s in our DNA.

Responsibilities:

-Greets all visitors courteously, determines their needs, and directs them to the proper person. Directs all calls to appropriate personnel.

-Opens the front desk/phones daily at time designated by supervisor. Responds to all calls and guests in a professional and courteous manner. Answers questions about the company and its services.

-Provides administrative support to office staff including: office filing; faxing documents; data entry; scheduling meetings for office staff as needed. Takes initiative on requests and inquiries of administrative nature.

-Provides administrative support to senior management related to arranging business travel and preparing expense reports and other related documents as needed.

-Develops and maintains an up to date front desk procedure manual.

-Maintains appropriate level of supplies in the kitchen and supply room.

-Maintains front desk/reception area, conference rooms and other public space to ensure a neat and professional image.

-Sorts and distributes mail and express packages. Prepares and sends out mail and express packages. Keeps the log of all incoming and outgoing packages.

-Obtains a project number to charge before sending a package out either express or messenger and marking it either reimbursable or non-reimbursable to a project.

-Manages conference room booking and meeting preparation to include equipment, document and food and beverage needs.

-Manages use of all office equipment to include copiers, faxes, phone system, etc., as needed and with the assistance of IS.

-Performs such other assignments as the Supervisor may deem necessary from time to time

Requirements

-High school diploma (or equivalent) plus three-years related experience is required.

-Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and good decision-making abilities. Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.

-Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.

Benefits
Faithful+Gould offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes:
-Highly competitive salary
-Broad Employer based benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
-Generous time-off benefits
-401 (k) with employer match
-Flexible work schedules dependent upon approval as determined by assignment demands
-Career development opportunities through our corporate university
-Highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program
-Valuable voluntary options including legal, long term care, pet insurance and car insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer
Faithful+Gould an ATKINS company is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability candidates encouraged to apply.