Job Description

About Alston Construction: Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with 20 offices coast to coast. For 40 years, we have been a true partner, an honest advisor, as well as a responsible contractor for our clients. We believe the success of any project depends upon a strong builder client relationship, and a commitment to establishing common goals and objectives from the project start. Alston Construction offers a diverse background of general contracting, construction management and design-build experience of industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, retail and government projects.

We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Job Title: Receptionist

Job Summary: The Receptionist is the first point of contact for Alston Construction’s Nashville, TN office, delivering exceptional customer service to clients, visitors, and employees while providing day-to-day office administration support to keep the office running smoothly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Promptly and professionally answer, screen, and direct incoming calls on a multi-line phone system.
• Greet and assist all clients, visitors, and employees in a courteous and professional manner.
• Follow daily front desk opening and closing procedures.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages, and process daily outgoing mail and shipments, including FedEx.
• Provide general administrative support to the office, including filing and typing.
• Schedule and prepare conference rooms for meetings, and coordinate food and beverages as requested.
• Assist with maintaining office supply inventory, including supplies for office equipment.
• Help address office equipment maintenance and office facility issues.
• Other related duties.

Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications include:

• High school diploma; a minimum of one (1) year of administrative experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook, with the ability to type a minimum of 45 wpm with high accuracy.
• Professional demeanor with excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.