Administrative Assistant - Front Desk

Royal Electric Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO

Family Leave

Disability (Short/Long)

Training & Development

Free Food

Job summary

Royal Electric Company in Dallas, TX is seeking an Administrative Assistant to manage the front desk, answer phones, greet visitors, and support building maintenance, talent onboarding, and clerical tasks. The role emphasizes customer service, organization, and coordination across departments.

Requirements include 3+ years as a receptionist or front desk administrator, with construction industry experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to problem-solving skills and elevate questions and concerns when needed.
• Must be detail-orientated, well organized, and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and transfer callers to the appropriate Royal employee.
• Greet visitors and direct them to the correct personnel while following safety protocol.
• Date stamp all general correspondence and distribute mail to appropriate employees.
• Prepare outgoing packages for UPS, FedEx, etc. Assist with calling for pick up or tracking packages as needed.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of office and shipping supplies.
• Keep the lobby and office supply closet organized and clean.
• Follow the Front Desk Checklist to complete at the beginning and end of each day.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair needs with the property manager and submit work orders.
• Prepare conference rooms for meetings and ensure they are stocked with water, pens, tissue, etc.
• Ensure copy machines are stocked with paper and toner and arrange service if needed.
• Manage supplies for all offices, job site trailers, and yard.
• Re-stock break rooms with supplies.
• Assist in onboarding support and new hire setup.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Time management

Detail-oriented

Organized

Problem-solving

Job description

Join Team Royal!

Why Royal?

At Royal Electric Company we provide expert electrical design, construction, and service with builders, contractors and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to each other towards achieving exceptional results. We believe in transforming the culture of construction, creating a space where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to support initiatives like "Breaking Barriers," showcasing the incredible contributions of women in our industry. Breaking Barriers: Women At Work Episode 1

We are able to sustain this through our linking values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty. These values support our core purpose; to build great relationships, one project at a time!

We believe in taking care of our team. From comprehensive wellness programs to continuous learning opportunities, we invest in your growth and well-being.

One Royal Culture Short Story

We have a current opening for an Administrative Assistant at our corporate office in Dallas, TX.

Manage Front Desk

• Answer phones and transfer callers to the appropriate Royal employee
• Greet visitors and direct them to the correct personnel while following safety protocol
• Date stamp all general correspondence and distribute mail to appropriate employees
• Prepare outgoing packages for UPS, FedEx, etc. Assist with calling for pick up or tracking packages as needed
• Maintain an adequate inventory of office and shipping supplies (shipping materials for FedEx, printer ink, pens, markers, highlighters, notepads, printer paper, post-its)
• Keep the lobby and office supply closet organized and clean
• Follow the Front Desk Checklist to complete at the beginning and end of each day

Provide Talent Support

• Assist in coordination and notification for interview arrivals
• Initial point of contact for in-office onboarding support; desk set-up; orientation training presentation, logistics support, etc
• Securely maintain electronic devices (fully charged) to be used for onboarding
• Securely maintain drug testing supplies

Provide Building Maintenance Support

• Coordinate maintenance and repair needs with the property manager, submitting work orders as required and ensuring timely resolution of all issues
• Prepare conference rooms for meetings and ensure they are kept tidy and stocked with water, pens, tissue, etc
• Ensure copy machines are stocked with paper and toner. Make calls for service if needed
• Manage supplies and snacks for all offices, job site trailers, and yard
• Re-stock break rooms with supplies
• Ensure areas are clean and coffee pots are emptied at the end of the day

Clerical Support

• Order and facilitate lunch for team trainings, meetings. Ensure clean up after lunch is complete
• Maintain vendor, mail distribution and call flow charts are updated every 3 months
• Communicate and distribute updates to daily job bid list to Front Desk Coverage team
• Complete misc. projects as assigned

Requirements

Education & Experience

• 3+ years of experience working as a receptionist or front desk administrator
• Experience working in the construction industry is preferred

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on customer service
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate time management in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to problem-solving skills and elevate questions and concerns when neededMust be detail-orientated, well organized, and able to meet deadlines

Safety & Physical Requirements

• Must wear proper PPE while on jobsites
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures
• Sit, stand, and walk during the duration of the workday
• Will lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, crouch, and reach

Salary Range

• Salary Range: $25.00/hour - $26.00/hour
  • This is a non-exempt position
• Special Considerations
  • Bilingual/Spanish speaking a plus

Benefits

We offer competitive wages plus benefits and 401(k).

Royal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Royal are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We utilize E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. E-Verify Link: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Royal Electric is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

We promote a drug free workplace.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks