As the first point of contact for Southern Development & Construction, the Receptionist acts as the "Director of First Impressions," delivering a professional, friendly, and efficient experience for all visitors, clients, subcontractors, and staff. This role ensures the front-of-house runs smoothly, manages the main telephone lines, and provides essential administrative and clerical support to HR, project managers, field superintendents, and executive staff. Key Responsibilities
- Greet job applicants, provide application materials, and ensure completed applications are submitted securely to the HR department. Greet clients, subcontractors, and vendors warmly, ensuring a welcoming environment while adhering to office security protocols.
- Maintain a tidy, professional reception area and ensure the kitchen/conference rooms are stocked and orderly.
- Answer, screen, and direct high-volume incoming calls using a multi-line system, taking detailed messages or directing inquiries to appropriate departments.
- Provide administrative assistance, including typing correspondence, formatting reports, scanning, filing, and photocopying project documents.
- Assist with onboarding by helping applicants and new hires fill out an application and collect and make copies of their new hire documents.
- Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail, deliveries, and courier packages
- Assist with tracking Certificate of Insurance (COI) for vendors/subcontractors and assist with permit/warranty documents when needed. (FedEx/UPS). Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years working as a receptionist or in an office role, preferably in construction.
- Good with phones, computers, and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise between office, field staff, clients, and vendors.
- Must be fluent in English and Spanish
- A warm, proactive, and professional demeanor, with the ability to handle stressful situations calmly.
- Dependability in attendance and ensuring the desk is covered during business hours.
- Ability to keep sensitive HR and company facts completely private.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Southern Development & Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Pay:
$1.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Language:
English and Spanish (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Oviedo, FL 32765 (Required)
Work Location:
In person