Receptionist

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The primary responsibility of the Receptionist is to create a welcoming and professional first impression while providing essential office and administrative support. In this role, you will answer and direct incoming calls, greet and assist guests, manage mail distribution, and support the flow of correspondence across the office. Through your attention to detail, professionalism, and customer‑service mindset, you help ensure daily office operations run smoothly while supporting additional clerical and administrative tasks as needed.

YOU COULD BE THE NEXT CHOATE RECEPTIONIST IF…

• You are the first point of contact for the office, professionally managing incoming calls and greeting guests with warmth, confidence, and hospitality that reflects Choate’s culture.
• You take pride in maintaining a polished, welcoming reception and lobby environment, ensuring shared spaces and supplies are consistently organized and stocked.
• You support daily office operations by managing mail, deliveries, postage systems, and courier accounts with accuracy and attention to detail.
• You keep critical information current by updating project lists, directories, emergency contact plans, and access records to ensure seamless communication and safety.
• You approach employee inquiries with a service‑oriented mindset, assisting proactively and collaborating with the Office Manager to solve problems and support business needs.
• You are dependable and flexible, balancing routine administrative tasks with ad‑hoc requests while helping ensure smooth front‑desk coverage and overall office efficiency.

BENEFITS OF BEING A FULL TIME CHOATE EMPLOYEE OWNER

• 100% Employee Owned Company with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical Coverage Options: Surest, a copay plan, or High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account; Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent)
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401k Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• College Student Debt Reduction Program
• Employee Assistance & Financial Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Charitable Contribution Matching ($1,000 per year per employee)
• Stewardship Day (Community Volunteering)

One additional benefit Choate offers which cannot be understated is a safe working environment. Whether working in the office or at a jobsite, it is our goal to elevate safety standards and ensure everyone goes home safely – and more safety conscious – at the end of each day.

Choate is a Drug Free Workplace and pre-employment drug screening in required for all new hires.

Choate Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well-being and health of its employees.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job.  The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Choate does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.