Receptionist

Socket.dev; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Growth

Real Collaboration

Respect for Your Time

Benefits That Care

Weekly Team Lunches

Culture That Connects

Top Workplaces

Job summary

AKS in Tualatin, Oregon is seeking a Receptionist to join our administrative team and be the first point of contact for clients and visitors. You will manage front desk duties, mail, deliveries, and office supplies while ensuring a professional, welcoming environment.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A valid driver’s license and a proactive mindset help you excel in our collaborative, growth‑oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and office equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and customer-focused.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Reception/Front Desk: Serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, providing a welcoming and professional presence.
• Conference Room Management: Organize and maintain conference rooms, ensuring they are ready for meetings and events.
• Receive and distribute incoming mail, manage postage and outgoing shipments, and ensure items are processed and routed appropriately.
• Client Engagement: Engage with clients in a friendly and professional manner, both in person and over the phone.
• Office Supplies Management: Keep the office stocked with critical materials, from pens to plotter paper.
• Project Setup: Set up projects in various systems from a project intake form.
• Administrative Support: Assist with word processing, project filing, and spreadsheet tasks.
• Communication: Communicate with project teams and clients via various channels.
• General Support: Perform additional administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Office equipment

Job description

At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands‑on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one.

We’re excited to announce an opening for a Receptionist to join our administrative team in Tualatin, Oregon. If you’re eager to be part of a respected and dynamic organization that supports diverse development, energy, and infrastructure projects, this is your chance to join a talented team where your contributions make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Reception/Front Desk: Serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors, providing a welcoming and professional presence.
• Conference Room Management: Organize and maintain conference rooms, ensuring they are ready for meetings and events.
• Receive and distribute incoming mail, manage postage and outgoing shipments, and ensure items are processed and routed appropriately.
• Client Engagement: Engage with clients in a friendly and professional manner, both in person and over the phone.
• Office Supplies Management: Keep the office stocked with critical materials, from pens to plotter paper.
• Project Setup: Set up projects in various systems from a project intake form.
• Administrative Support: Assist with word processing, project filing, and spreadsheet tasks.
• Communication: Communicate with project teams and clients via various channels.
• General Support: Perform additional administrative tasks as needed.

Who You Are

• Experience: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and office equipment (photocopies, scanning, etc.).
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• Attributes: Self‑motivated and proactive. Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrate a genuinely friendly, service‑oriented approach with strong communication skills, professionalism, and a proactive mindset.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a similar administrative or project coordination role in the engineering and construction industry is a huge plus.
• Notary Public certification/commission is a plus; ability to obtain within 90 days of hire is preferred.

Why AKS?

At AKS, we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:

• Meaningful Growth: Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands‑on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
• Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
• Respect for Your Time: We value work‑life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
• Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well‑being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
• Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates, we believe food brings people together.
• Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
• A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces year after year.

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions, celebrates initiative, and is committed to doing things the right way for our employees, clients, and communities.