US Based Remote Front Desk & Operations Coordinator
Remote
Full Time
Experienced
Please send your CV and Resume at [email protected]
Position Overview
We are a New Jersey-based glazing company specializing in residential and commercial glass installation. We are seeking an extremely organized, detail-oriented, and dependable Front Desk & Operations Coordinator to manage the administrative flow of jobs from the initial customer inquiry through scheduling, ordering, installation, invoicing, and payment.This is much more than a traditional receptionist position. The person in this role will serve as a central point of coordination between customers, estimators, technicians, management, and vendors.
Because measurements, product specifications, scheduling, and ordering must be highly accurate, the ideal candidate is someone who naturally double- and triple-checks their work, catches inconsistencies before they become problems, and enjoys creating organized systems.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Intake & Job Setup
- Answer and manage incoming customer inquiries professionally.
- Gather all required information for new residential and commercial jobs.
- Accurately enter customer, project, measurement, scheduling, and job information into the appropriate company software and spreadsheets.
- Make sure job files are complete before moving them to the next stage.
- Follow up with customers when additional information is required.
Estimating & Measurement Scheduling
- Schedule estimates and on-site measuring appointments.
- Coordinate appointments between customers and company estimators/technicians.
- Confirm appointments and communicate schedule changes.
- Ensure measurements and job specifications are properly documented and entered into the system.
Technician Scheduling & Dispatch Coordination
- Build and manage technicians' daily schedules.
- Coordinate installations, measurements, service calls, and other field appointments.
- Handle last-minute customer cancellations, rescheduling, technician changes, and other scheduling conflicts.
- Communicate schedule updates quickly and clearly to customers and technicians.
- Help maximize technician productivity while maintaining realistic travel and job-completion schedules.
Ordering & Vendor Coordination
- Manage product and material orders for jobs.
- Communicate directly with vendors regarding pricing, product specifications, availability, lead times, order status, and delivery timelines.
- Compare purchase information against job specifications before submitting orders.
- Follow up on delayed or incomplete orders.
- Maintain organized records of vendor communications and purchase information.
Measurement & Order Accuracy
Accuracy is a critical part of this position. The coordinator will be expected to:- Cross-reference measurements between estimates, field measurements, orders, invoices, and job records.
- Double- and triple-check measurements before orders are finalized.
- Identify conflicting or missing information before it causes a costly mistake.
- Verify dimensions, quantities, product types, finishes, hardware, and other job specifications.
- Escalate questionable or inconsistent measurements before an order is placed.
Invoicing & Payments
- Prepare and send customer invoices.
- Follow up regarding outstanding balances when necessary.
- Process customer payments according to company procedures.
- Maintain accurate payment records.
- Verify that invoices correspond correctly with completed work and job information.
Payroll & Administrative Support
- Assist management with payroll preparation and employee time information.
- Verify technician hours and related information before payroll is submitted.
- Maintain accurate administrative records.
- Assist management with other operational and administrative responsibilities as needed.
Software & Process Improvement
- Learn and utilize Smart Glazier.
- Work extensively with Microsoft 365, Outlook, and Excel.
- Help implement new software, modules, automations, and operational systems.
- Test new workflows and identify repetitive or inefficient processes.
- Help management create more organized and streamlined procedures.
- Learn new software and technology quickly.
Required Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal American English communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple active jobs simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
- Strong follow-through and accountability.
- Excellent computer skills and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience using Microsoft 365 and Outlook.
- Ability to learn unfamiliar software quickly.
- Comfort working with tape-measure measurements and fractions down to 1/16 of an inch.
- Ability and willingness to cross-reference and triple-check important information.
- Professional telephone and customer-service skills.
- Ability to remain organized while handling last-minute changes and interruptions.
- Comfortable communicating regularly through video calls using Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
Ideal Candidate
- Notices when one number does not match another.
- Naturally checks their work before submitting it.
- Enjoys organizing complicated information.
- Can manage many moving parts at once without losing track of the details.
- Is comfortable asking questions when something does not look correct.
- Learns new systems quickly.
- Communicates clearly and professionally with both customers and technicians.
- Takes ownership of problems until they are resolved.
- Is proactive rather than waiting to be told every next step.
- Enjoys finding better, faster, and more organized ways to operate.
A small measurement, ordering, or scheduling mistake can create significant delays and costs, so we are looking for someone who takes pride in getting things right.
Remote Work Requirements
This is a 100% remote position. Candidates must have their own professional work-from-home setup, including:- Modern, updated computer capable of efficiently running all required company software.
- Reliable high-speed internet connection.
- Reliable backup internet connection.
- Reliable power backup solution.
- Quality noise-canceling headset.
- Webcam.
- Quiet, private, and professional workspace.
- Ability to participate professionally in Microsoft Teams and Zoom video meetings.
- Ability to work uninterrupted during scheduled business hours.
Schedule
Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Eastern TimeCandidates must be consistently available during these hours.
Systems Used
- Smart Glazier
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Teams
- Additional software and operational tools as implemented
What Success Looks Like
- Every incoming job is entered correctly.
- Estimates and measurements are scheduled promptly.
- Technicians know exactly where they need to be and when.
- Customers receive clear communication.
- Orders match the actual measurements and job specifications.
- Vendors are followed up with consistently.
- Invoices and payments are processed accurately.
- Management has reliable information.
- Fewer mistakes occur because details are caught before they become problems.
- Company processes become more organized and efficient over time.
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