Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career? At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n): 

• Effective 2024, CobbFendley is proud to announce that FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases. CobbFendley pays for the entire cost of this benefit.
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs 
• Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays. 
• Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources 
• Community service opportunities through the CobbFendley Cares Committee, focusing on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Front Office Receptionist for our corporate headquarters located in Houston, Texas.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate’s most important qualifications include the following.

• Minimum 1-2 years office experience required.
• Ability to handle a Microsoft Teams phone system.
• Proven self-starter with strong time management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize, highly organized, strong attention to detail.
• Excellent and accurate communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Interpersonal skills with flexibility to work with a variety of team members to meet aggressive project schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of Deltek VantagePoint software, a plus.
• Knowledge of the Consulting/Engineering industry, a plus.
• Ability to be discreet and professional at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide professional administrative support to multiple departments and employees within the organization.
• Meet and greet guests as they arrive in a professional manner.
• Assist with maintaining/scheduling, packing and delivery of daily mail, Fed-Ex, and Courier services for office.
• Assist in the scheduling of conference room use.
• Maintain professional appearance of front office and conference rooms.
• Training to meet company safety standards and adhere to those safety standards to uphold a safe and efficient environment.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner at all times.
• Perform independent research and adapt to changing priorities.
• Work with minimal supervision and deliver accurate work product that is error free. 
• Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and fulfill responsibilities with integrity.

If and when the duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time. 
• Mobility within the office including movement between floors and workstations. 
• Repeated motions (e.g., typing, reaching, bending, lifting, and carrying). 
• Communication with other employees and clients.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• All work is performed in a professional office environment. 
• Extended use of electronic devices (e.g., computers, telephones and multi-use photocopiers).
• Work may consist of the lifting and/or moving of minimally heavy incoming and outgoing items.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORKThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST/local time zone.

This position may include the need for overtime hours.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

At CobbFendley, we are an equal opportunity employer, interested in qualified candidates with the requisite employment authorization eligibly to work in the United States. All candidates are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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MISCELLANEOUS

• Pre-Employment Screenings. All offers of employment at CobbFendley are contingent upon the prospective employee passing any applicable pre-employment screenings including but not limited to: electronic consent for the pre-employment screenings, eleven-panel drug screening, ten-year federal, state, and county background verifications, three-year minimum motor vehicle record (MVR), unless a client requires additional (copy of a valid driver’s license is required), functional capacity exam (FCE), also known as a physical exam (if applicable).
• Work Authorization Sponsorship. Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The E-Verify system uses federal databases to rapidly validate individual identities and work eligibility from the information gathered in the Form I-9. CobbFendley will not sponsor applications of work visas. We understand that this could affect your decision to apply with these conditions in mind. 
• External Recruiting Agencies. CobbFendley does not and will not accept unsolicited resumes under any circumstances from independent recruiters, recruiting agencies, or similar entities. Recruiting activity on behalf of a candidate does NOT constitute CobbFendley's acceptance of terms and conditions without prior contractual agreements signed by authorized CobbFendley personnel. Unsolicited resumes through any channels including cold calling, emails, applications, social media messaging, etc., will not be reviewed.