Administrative Assistant – Receptionist

Overview:   UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.
Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships. As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence. 
SummaryUES is seeking a Front Office Administrator for our Norcross, GA office. This is a full-time position with regular office hours, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Front Office Receptionist will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our office by handling general office duties and providing essential support to our principals and project managers. The Ideal CandidateEnergetic – Passion and high energy for delivering results in a fast paced and high growth environment; autonomous, strong self-starter with a sense of urgency.Resourceful – Enjoys challenging projects, taking initiative to solve problems, and executing on deliverables.Team Player – Enjoys being on a team. Works well with others and brings a positive attitude.Adaptable – Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and remain flexible as business priorities change.  If this sounds like you, we invite you to keep reading and apply! 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately
• Notifies company personnel of visitor arrival
• Informs visitors by answering or referring inquiries
• Directs visitors by maintaining employee and department directories
• Provide administrative support, including but not limited to answering phones professionally and courteously, filing, copying/scanning as necessary, & shipping
• Engages in professional office relationships to foster a culture of kindness
• Assist with higher level leaders such as branch managers and business development leaders on various administrative tasks, including but not limited to client communications, preparing reports and other business related documents
• Assist with typical data entry, report compilation, and binding for multiple departments using programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe
• Complete general facility upkeep daily, including but not limited to cleaning & maintaining common areas/bathrooms/break room, maintaining office supplies, maintenance of office equipment such as copiers/scanners
• Ensure the front office is kept presentable and assist in maintaining an enjoyable environment for clients, vendors, and employees alike (this may include making coffee, offering guests/clients beverages, etc.)
• Any other administrative duties as assigned

Please note that the duties above may vary based on the changing needs of the company.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer, verbal, and written customer service skills
• Fantastic phone skills and a bright, cheerful attitude
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience creating and managing written communication
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be able to lift 30-60 lbs.
• Remote or work from home requests are non-negotiable

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of administrative experience 
• Associates Degree or certification equivalent

MissionWe are trusted engineering partners enabling the construction community through responsive, expert problem solving.We strive to be the leading environmental, inspection, testing and engineering firm by ensuring the safety, integrity, and