Receptionist

The Christman Company•Lansing, MI

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Christman Company is looking for a Receptionist in our Lansing, Michigan office. As a Receptionist, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: Front Desk & Visitor Management, Administrative Support, and Communication & Coordination. The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. Founded in 1894, Christman is a national, employee-owned construction firm offering construction management, general contracting, and design-build services. With over 500 employee-owners, we unite great people in great achievement, delivering projects that align with clients' goals through a collaborative, one-team approach. Our family of companies’ expertise spans multiple market sectors, including healthcare, education, and historic preservation, providing tailored solutions that add value to every project. Together, we strive to #buildmore for our clients, communities, and team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum one (1) year of reception or administrative experience in an office environment.
Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Dependable, punctual, and professional.
Comfortable interacting with employees, executives, and vendors.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Basic Microsoft 365 knowledge (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

2–3 years of reception or administrative experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
Familiarity with multi-line phone systems.

Responsibilities

Greet and assist visitors, clients, vendors, and subcontractors in a professional and courteous manner, directing them appropriately.
Answer, screen, and route incoming calls to appropriate employees or departments.
Provide callers with directions to company locations and related information as needed.
Take, document, and relay messages accurately and promptly.
Maintain a clean, organized, professional reception and common areas.
Ensure building security by following company procedures, maintaining visitor logs, and issuing visitor badges.
Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, deliveries, and packages.
Coordinate pick-ups and deliveries as needed.
Provide general administrative support to office staff as needed.
Perform additional clerical duties as needed, including copying, faxing, scanning, etc.
Serve as a liaison between headquarters staff, field offices, and external contacts.
Communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization, including executives and project teams.
Support special projects and other administrative tasks as needed.
Complete assigned and required training for this role.