Executive Operations Partner (Executive Assistant)
About the role
Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing, and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial, and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver, CO, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end planning and execution for quarterly Board of Directors meetings, including agenda, deck development, timelines, pre-reads, and action-item follow-through
- Run the Executive Leadership Team operating rhythm (monthly meetings), including agenda development, clear decision summaries, and action tracking to keep priorities moving
- Build executive-ready materials (decks, briefs, pre-reads, talking points) by synthesizing inputs into concise, compelling narratives
- Maintain and improve executive operating systems (trackers, dashboards, SharePoint organization) to drive accountability, visibility, and momentum
- Possess cross-functional partnerships (HR, Finance, Legal, Operations, Marcom) to coordinate updates, validate information, manage deadlines, and remove blockers
- Support enterprise culture and people insights (engagement feedback themes, communications cadence, workforce analytics, and corporate safety reporting visibility)
Requirements
5+ years of experience in executive support, operations, program/project coordination, or a similar role supporting senior leaders
Strong project management instincts: you can prioritize competing deadlines, surface risks early, and drive follow-through without being asked
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, with a track record of building polished, executive-level materials independently
Excellent writing and communication skills—you can turn messy, fragmented inputs into clear summaries and decisions people can act on
High discretion and sound judgment when working with confidential, time-sensitive, or ambiguous situations
Experience in a matrixed environment (professional services, engineering, construction, or similar) is helpful but not required
Qualifications
Strong project management skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Excellent writing and communication skills
High discretion and sound judgment
Experience in a matrixed environment
Skills
Project Management
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Writing and Communication
Discretion and Sound Judgment
Matrixed Environment Experience
Benefits
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage
- Time Off & Family Support: Vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL), and paid parental leave
- Retirement: 401(k) and company match
- Insurance: Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment), and Disability insurance
- Safety Program: Approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear
- Learning & Development: Clear career paths, learning resources, and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement
- Belonging: Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging, and shared purposes
- Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities
Pay
$85,000 – $95,000
Schedule
Office-based (role supports executive meetings and cross-functional coordination)