Receptionist

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Our Downtown Austin office is currently seeking a motivated and committed individual to contribute to the growth and success of the Administrative/Office Services Team. As an essential member of the team, you will provide various administrative and office services support to a diverse and talented team of engineers and architects designing critical infrastructure projects around the world. The successful candidate must have corporate experience in a similar role, have a high degree of professionalism and communication skills, possess excellent client service skills, have strong organizational skills with the ability to focus on multiple tasks and changing priorities, anticipate the needs of the office and staff, and have confidence in dealing with a wide range of internal and external clients and personalities. At Stantec, you’ll have a chance to form relationships with colleagues and clients, as well as within your community, that will span multiple projects and last lifetimes. Opportunities abound to grow and develop within our company including opportunities to support several business centers within one office.

This position is a full-time in-person role (40hrs/week) Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 5:30 PM.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide full-time front desk coverage with a professional, welcoming demeanor.
• Greet all visitors and maintain an organized reception area.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintain office security and manage visitor sign‑in/out logs, badges, and required Health & Safety documentation.
• Coordinate meetings (client, lunch and learns, and team events) end-to-end, including room scheduling, invitations, A/V setup, seating, and catering.
• Reset conference and huddle rooms after each meeting; ensure all spaces are ready daily.
• Support maintenance/repair requests to property management as needed.
• Handle filing, mail, package distribution, and overnight shipments; date‑stamp all incoming mail.
• Support Office Safety & Environment Coordinators as needed.
• Assist with new hire onboarding.
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers in partnership with the Administrative Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall office operations.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide follow up in a timely manner and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail in all tasks.
• Possess intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft products that include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Skills in using computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet navigation, e-mail, calendars, and applications that include Teams and Adobe.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs whenever necessary.
• Bring a positive sense of energy into the work environment.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in a professional office environment.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | TX | Austin

Organization: BC-2339 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Austin&San Ant A&ID

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: Replacement

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 07/04/2026 02:04:10

Req ID: 1005222

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.