Executive Assistant to the CEO

The CEO of a respected, founder-driven developer and builder in the South Bay needs a right hand. We are looking for a seasoned Executive Assistant who does far more than keep a schedule: someone who figures out how the CEO thinks, stays two steps ahead, and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks. You will join a fast-moving, entrepreneurial team at its downtown San Jose headquarters. The work is varied, the pace is quick, and direction will not always come neatly packaged. If you like building order out of moving pieces and take pride in being the person leadership relies on, this is a seat worth talking about. This is a full-time, in-office role in San Jose, CA. How You Will Make An Impact Run point on the CEO's schedule, meetings, travel, and inbox, deciding what needs attention now and what can waitThink ahead: spot upcoming deadlines, open questions, and loose ends before the CEO has to askPull together what the CEO needs going into each meeting, then own the follow-up until every item is closedAct as a gracious, professional first point of contact for leadership, staff, clients, consultants, and partnersKeep sensitive business and personnel information fully confidentialBring smart tools, including AI, into the office to save time and sharpen how work gets doneJump in wherever the business needs you; nothing is too big or too small Who Thrives Here A career executive assistant with 10+ years of experience, including a meaningful track record supporting a CEO, President, owner, or similarly senior leaderBackground in construction, real estate, development, architecture, property management, or a closely related field is a strong advantageHighly organized and detail-driven, with dependable follow-throughClear, confident communicator in writing and in personTech-savvy and curious about AI and productivity toolsCalm and effective when plans change quickly or the path forward is not fully definedLow ego, hands-on, and comfortable wearing many hatsAble to work on-site every day in San Jose, CA Requirements 10+ years of progressive executive assistant experienceSignificant experience partnering directly with a CEO, President, business owner, or other top executiveIndustry experience in construction, real estate, development, architecture, or property management strongly preferredExpert-level calendar, meeting, travel, and correspondence managementExcellent judgment, discretion, and professionalismProficiency with Microsoft 365 and/or Google Workspace; hands-on use of AI tools a plusAbility to work in-office full-time in San Jose, CA Benefits Base salary of $125,000 to $165,000, based on experienceMedical, dental, and vision coveragePaid time off and company holidaysClose, day-to-day partnership with the CEO of a growing organization