Executive Assistant

Gilbane is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Business Unit Leader. This role will sit primarily in the office. As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions. Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities include working closely and effectively with the executives to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities and follow up appropriately. Acting as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the executives updated. Conserving executives' time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence/emails; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications. Successfully completing critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the executives' ability to effectively lead the business unit. Maintaining executives' appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, and travel; reviewing calendar on a weekly basis for planning time accordingly. Researching, prioritizing, and following up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to executives, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determining appropriate course of action, referral, or response and ensuring completion of those actions. Maintaining and submitting the executives' expense reports ensuring timely and accurate submittal of expenses. Maintaining company and