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Sargent & Lundy

Full-service power industry engineering firm

Front Desk Coordinator - Support Services

Reception & Front DeskConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software is required.
  • Prior experience should include working in a productive environment, meeting established production and accuracy goals, and maintaining focus on detail quality.
  • A professional attitude and appearance are required.
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • The ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise is required.
  • Excellent time-management and organizational skills are required.
  • The ability to multitask and prioritize tasks is required.
  • A customer-service attitude is required.
  • The ability to lift 50 pounds is required.
  • Flexibility to work overtime before or after core hours, if needed, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support for the mailroom, copy center, reception, and other groups as needed.
  • Maintain and issue employee badges.
  • Coordinate shipping, receiving, and mail delivery.
  • Maintain office supplies and assist with ordering them.
  • Escort vendor personnel.
  • Welcome guests as they arrive at the office.
  • Maintain office security by following safety procedures, controlling access via the reception desk, and issuing visitor badges.
  • Direct clients, vendors, messengers, and visitors to the appropriate person or location.
  • Provide basic and accurate information in person and via phone or email.
  • Listen to clients’ questions, anticipate their needs, and address their inquiries.
  • Provide real-time scheduling support by booking meetings and rooms and preventing conflicts using Microsoft Outlook.
  • Assist with ordering and receiving food and beverages for meetings as needed.
  • Take responsibility for the presentation and appearance of the reception area.
  • Assist with maintaining the internal résumé database, including creating, formatting, and storing records.
  • Perform other assigned tasks and projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • Proven work experience as a receptionist or in a similar office-services role is preferred.
  • Some college-level education in fields such as English, writing, or communications is valued but not required.
  • Experience with Workday is valued but not required.
  • Experience working in the engineering or power industry sector is valued but not required.
  • Experience with artificial intelligence, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless identified elsewhere in the job description.

About the Company

Sargent & Lundy

Full-service power industry engineering firm

Sargent & Lundy provides full-service architecture and engineering for power and energy projects worldwide, covering consulting, design, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and operations support. Their work spans grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear, fossil power, carbon capture, and hydrogen, with projects guided through the full lifecycle and a focus on safety and quality. The company distinguishes itself through a long history (founded in 1891) and deep specialization in the energy sector, delivering end-to-end services with global reach and tight project coordination. Its goal is to help clients deliver reliable, safe, and decarbonized power systems.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1891

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