Office Assistant

Norcon•Chicago, IL

1d•$46,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

At this time, we can only consider applicants with authorization to work in the United States on a permanent, full-time basis; unfortunately, we cannot provide visa sponsorship. SUMMARY Founded in 1999, Norcon is a Chicago-based General Contractor that manages the construction of simple to complex commercial projects as well as high-end residential projects. Norcon completes work all over the country through our Chicago office. We pride ourselves on being client-focused, as well as a leader in today’s progressive construction industry. Our diverse history of award-winning projects includes commercial, retail, educational, pharmaceutical, hospitality, religious and high-end residential construction. We are proud of the work we do and the team we’ve built. We believe that creating and fostering a great company culture is good for both. We work smart, hold ourselves to the highest standards, develop our team, work collaboratively, deliver great results for our clients, and have fun! As a result, we are growing and looking to add a talented Office Assistant to our dynamic firm. As an Office Assistant, you will play an important role, in providing support to our staff and ensuring all daily procedures run smoothly. Additionally, you will serve as Employee Engagement Coordinator, participating in the Social Committee and leading the planning and execution of company group activities and events that foster a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture. This position requires working onsite at the Norcon office

Requirements

Must be able to work from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented, organized, reliable, and punctual
2+ years of experience working in a professional setting in an administrative support role
Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds
High school diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

Greet and direct office visitors
Manage inbound phone traffic, including internal routing
Manage all inbound and outbound mail and package deliveries
Ensure company and client contact information is accurate and circulated
Assist with new employee onboarding activities
Manage all aspects of office inventory including procurement and stocking
Troubleshoot conference room technology issues
Assist with all aspects of digital and physical record-keeping
Work with office and field teams to ensure supplier invoice is coded correctly
Performance project coordination tasks, including COI and vendor information management, system user access/logins, and other tasks as assigned
Serve as the Employee Engagement Coordinator by:
Participating in Norcon’s Social Committee
Organizing group activities, events, team building and wellness initiatives, and celebrations that align with Norcon’s values
Other projects as assigned