Front Desk Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

McMillen, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k) with match

9 Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Opportunity for Stock Ownership

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist / Administrative Assistant in Boise, Idaho. This role serves as the first point of contact for visitors and requires strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of administrative experience, is detail-oriented, and communicates effectively. The position offers a pay range of $20–$25 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in an administrative, office, or receptionist role.
• Experience with meeting planning and travel/logistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls.
• Assist with scheduling meetings, appointments, and conference rooms.
• Maintain office supplies inventory.
• Help onboard new employees.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail and accuracy

Professional appearance and demeanor

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Front Desk Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

McMillen, Inc is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist / Administrative Assistant who will serve as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and vendors in a fast-paced engineering and construction office. This role requires a proactive, adaptable individual who is comfortable wearing many hats, from handling front desk duties and project support tasks to assisting with general office administration. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and eager to jump in wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors in a professional and friendly manner.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls.
• Maintain a tidy and organized reception area.
• Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail and deliveries.
• Manage visitor logs and issue badges when necessary.

Administrative Support

• Assist with scheduling meetings, appointments, and conference rooms.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and documents.
• Maintain office supplies inventory and place orders as needed.
• Support internal communications and coordinate office activities.
• Handle data entry, filing, and record-keeping.
• Assist with travel arrangements as needed.
• Provide administrative support to management and other team members.

Office Coordination

• Help onboard new employees (workstation setup, access cards, etc.).
• Liaise with building management and vendors for maintenance requests.
• Ensure compliance with office safety and security procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in an administrative, office, or receptionist role (construction or engineering industry experience a plus).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and general office equipment.
• Experience with meeting planning and travel/logistics preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Editing, formatting, and proofreading skills are preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Positive attitude and a team-oriented approach.
• Self-motivated and driven with ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction and high attention to detail.

Working Conditions

• Office-based position with standard working hours (e.g., 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).
• Occasional overtime or early hours may be required for special events or projects.

Compensation Package

• Pay Range: $20–$25 hr. (DOE)
• Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program consisting of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 Paid Holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for Stock Ownership and Wellness Reimbursement.

EEO

McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.