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Receptionist

Kraus-Anderson
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026 CLOSED ON 5/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at Kraus-Anderson?

Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader!

Company

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape, Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for over 75 years, Kraus-Anderson provides innovative, collaborative services to clients coast to coast, including commercial real estate development and management, construction, and risk management. We’re people building buildings, businesses, and relationships.

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for greeting visitors and making them comfortable while waiting. This position will operate a busy multi-line Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) telephone system. The Receptionist will answer incoming calls and direct the callers to the appropriate personnel.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Answers incoming telephone calls, determines the purpose of the call, and forwards the call to the appropriate personnel or department.
  • Retrieves messages from night voice mail and forwarding to appropriate personnel.
  • Answers questions about organization and provides callers with address, directions, and other information.
  • Welcomes on-site visitors, determines nature of business, and gives our parking validation tickets when needed.
  • Logs daily checks for accounting department.
  • Tracks and logs packages as they are received and delivered to the appropriate employees in the building.
  • Monitors visitor access in person and by operating remote access cameras.
  • Maintains a neat, professional lobby and reception area throughout the day.
  • Receives, sorts, and routes mail as appropriate.
  • Receives packages/drawings and distributes them in a timely manner.
  • Prints memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents when necessary.
  • Orders and maintains coffee and beverage supplies.
  • Gathers weekly subcontractor address updates and distributes to internal staff.
  • Packages shop drawings, submittals, blue lines, etc., for delivery to subcontractors, architects, and remote personnel.
  • Prepares outgoing afternoon mail and packages during Operational Services team members’ absence.
  • Performs other clerical duties as needed such as filing sub lists, photocopying, collating, assembling tabs, data entry, etc.
  • Assists the Office Manager and Operational Services Team, Project Coordinators, and others in the office as needed for various projects.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certification
  • 1-3 years’ related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office 365 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Ability to understand and execute emergency protocols on jobsites and offices, if needed
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
  • Consistent professionalism, friendliness, and punctuality
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
  • Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals
  • Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
  • Ability to exercise confidentiality when receiving confidential or sensitive information via fax or mail
  • Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others


Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential functions section to include items such as ability to:

  • Clearly communicate information (both written and verbal) to colleagues and key stakeholders
  • Stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%
  • Use a computer/laptop/iPad in open office environment with natural and/or florescent lighting
  • Navigate between office building floors, and on occasion, attend off-site meetings
  • Lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted


Pay Range: $20.00 to $33.00 hourly, plus discretionary incentive program.

While the range listed represents the anticipated hiring range for this position, offers at the upper end of the range are uncommon. Pay is based on many factors including but not limited to education, skill, experience, training, certifications, and other business needs.

Why KA?

We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future.

We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program.

KA offers full time employees (30 hours) a significant Total Rewards package including:

  • Medical insurance Plan Options
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Wellness Program
  • KA University Training and Development
  • Fitness Center, KA corporate headquarters, Minneapolis
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Company sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Company sponsored Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Time Off including vacation, sick and holiday pay
  • Workplace Flexibility
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Military Leave for Active Reserve Duty
  • Free Parking


Along with our employer sponsored plans, we also offer an array of Voluntary Benefits and other perks.

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