Executive Assistant

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America’s premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine . We, Not I . All In. How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary McCarthy Building Companies is seeking a highly qualified Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the Regional Chief Operating Officer, San Jose Business Unit Leader, and San Francisco Regional Business Unit Leader. The ideal individual should have experience supporting senior level management in a fast-paced environment, successfully be able to juggle multiple tasks, can take initiative and can be flexible with change. This is an in-office position and based in San Jose.

Responsibilities

• Project manage the administration of key executive initiatives to ensure that they are completed with high quality and within the deadline
• High- level calendar and schedule management
• Coordinate all travel accommodations
• Schedule, plan and coordinate internal and external meetings, lunches/dinners, interviews, video conferences and conference calls
• Coordinate department public relations functions, as assigned, such as special events, fundraising events, conferences, seminars, etc.
• Maintain contacts and manage client follow-up calls and meetings
• Draft, finalize and maintain vendor contracts
• Compose and produce a variety of business correspondence, reports, confidential documents and/or forms
• Track, maintain and report on various data to support executives
• Prepare and process expense reports
• Review and reconcile office invoices
• Order supplies and materials as needed
• Provide front desk and switchboard coverage as required
• Perform basic administrative and support functions for office
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of administrative support experience in 500+ size company and at least 5 of those years supporting VP level or above
• Able to assist multiple Executives with competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a demonstrated ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality, integrity and discretion is critical
• High proficiency in calendaring using Microsoft Outlook
• High proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs
• Willingness to take on a variety of responsibilities for executives and work non-traditional hours as needed
• Forward-thinking and has an ability and willingness to anticipate needs and be proactive
• Willingness to partner with Executives to achieve a high-performing partnership and department
• Ability to partner with Executives and the administrative team to meet the needs of the office
• Ability to compose non-routine correspondence on own initiative
• Event and meeting coordination experience
• Experience in working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to meet daily deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and solid follow through
• Ability to write and communicate effectively
• This position will support executives in different offices. Must be willing to travel between the bay area offices as needed.

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