Executive Assistant

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
• Cook up and maintain 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
• 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

Benefits

This position will support executives in different offices. Must be willing to travel between the bay area offices as needed.

Pay

For Bay Area locations only, the expected compensation range for this position is $95,000-110,000/year.