Administrative Receptionist at Cochran

Cochran is a growing civil engineering firm with 7 Missouri offices, offering services in construction administration, materials testing, architectural and geotechnical engineering, and land surveying. Serving both public and private sectors, Cochran’s expertise spans municipal, commercial, residential, transportation, water/wastewater, site development, retail, planning, and interior design. With 120+ professionals, the firm delivers tailored solutions backed by deep expertise and is guided by core values of teamwork, excellence, quality, and trust—ensuring principal involvement and outstanding service throughout every project.

Cochran’s Union, Missouri location is looking for an Administrative Receptionist to join our team.  

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive administrative professional to join our team. In this critical role, you will support office personnel and contribute to the smooth day-to-day operations of a growing organization. As the face of Cochran Engineering, you will play an essential role in maintaining a professional environment that reflects our innovative and collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome visitors
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls
• Receive deliveries and sort/distribute mail
• Assist in organizing and set-up/breakdown of meetings and events
• Handle internal and external communications within a fast-paced environment
• Prepare and distribute memos, reports, and presentations to support projects and initiatives
• Maintain office organization, manage supplies and equipment
• Provide administrative support for projects that include but are not limited to operations team members and key stakeholders
• Perform other clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, printing, compiling and submitting project applications and bid proposal forms
• All other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, TEAMs)
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (i.e.: fax machines, printers, phone systems, etc.)
• Excellent organizations skills, multitasking, and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks

 What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• 100% company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance for employees, plus company deductible assistance
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Support for licensure and continuing education
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities to work on a variety of impactful projects
• Generous PTO plan and 7 major holidays
• 401k with 4% company match