Executive Assistant (Job ID: DEADJ1EA)
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Build Systems. Drive Execution. Become the Right Hand to a Veteran Entrepreneur.
operational right-hand to an experienced entrepreneur
About the Client
45 years of industry experience
$3M–$5M in annual revenue
5–15 field crew members and a focused back-office operation
Managing job sites and field operations
Pursuing new projects across the state
Coordinating vendors and contractors
Overseeing business operations
- Developing patented products and new business opportunities
This is the company's
first dedicated remote Executive Assistant hire
About the Role
high-impact Executive Assistant and Operations Support role
14–16-hour days during peak construction season
central execution hub
Claude
Executive Workflow & Priority Management
- Help the owner transition from handwritten notes, paper lists, and fragmented reminders into structured digital workflows.
- Maintain organized task lists, priorities, deadlines, and follow-up systems.
- Ensure important action items do not get lost in a fast-moving work environment.
- Help the owner stay focused on high-priority business and operational decisions.
- Proactively identify upcoming needs, risks, and unfinished tasks.
Operational Coordination & Follow-Ups
- Manage and drive follow-ups with vendors, contractors, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Assist with sourcing project quotes and gathering relevant information.
- Track operational tasks and ensure next steps are clearly documented.
- Help coordinate communication between the owner and the local back-office team.
- Maintain visibility across multiple moving projects and responsibilities.
Research & AI-Powered Execution
- Use AI tools, particularly Claude, to conduct research and synthesize complex information.
- Transform large amounts of information into concise, actionable summaries.
- Assist with drafting communications, documents, workflows, and internal materials.
- Explore practical ways to use AI and automation to improve daily operations.
- Apply strong judgment when researching opportunities, vendors, business ideas, and operational solutions.
Personal & Life Administration
- Help reduce the owner's mental load by managing personal administrative responsibilities.
- Coordinate appointments, bookings, reservations, and scheduling.
- Assist with family logistics and personal planning as needed.
- Proactively organize personal tasks so the owner can remain focused during demanding work periods.
Internal Coordination
- Work closely with the owner and local administrative team to maintain alignment.
- Help organize communication across executive, operational, and administrative priorities.
- Ensure important information is documented and shared with the appropriate stakeholders.
- Support a smoother connection between field operations and back-office administration.
Systems, SOPs & Business Improvement
As you become more familiar with the business, you will have the opportunity to:
- Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Build repeatable workflows and process documentation.
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Develop dashboards and tracking systems.
- Identify inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements.
- Help the business gradually transition from manual processes into scalable digital systems.
This role has significant potential to grow as you become a trusted operational partner.
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience
as an Executive Assistant, Operations Coordinator, or similar high-level support role.
- Proven experience supporting a
founder, business owner, senior executive, or C-suite leader
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- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple workflows without losing attention to detail.
- Comfortable working independently and making sound decisions with limited direction.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly when priorities change.
AI & Technology Skills
- Strong proficiency or demonstrated capability with AI tools.
- Experience using
Claude
Comfortable using AI for
Research and information gathering
Research synthesis
Drafting communications
Problem-solving
Process improvement
Workflow development
- Strong understanding of how technology and automation can improve business operations.
Highly Proactive
A Strong Critical Thinker
Resourceful
Organized and Structured
Comfortable With Ambiguity
Patient and Tech-Savvy
Ownership-Oriented
Preferred Experience
The following are highly valued but not mandatory:
- Experience supporting construction, development, real estate, field operations, or project-based businesses.
- Experience building SOPs and process documentation.
- Experience with task management and operational tracking systems.
- Familiarity with automation tools and AI-supported workflows.
- Experience supporting entrepreneurs who manage multiple businesses or projects.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Why Join This Opportunity?
You will have the chance to
- Become a trusted right-hand partner to a highly experienced business owner.
- Take ownership of meaningful operational responsibilities.
- Help transform a traditional business into a more modern, technology-enabled operation.
- Work directly with AI and emerging productivity tools.
- Build systems and workflows that create a lasting impact.
- Gain exposure to construction, development, entrepreneurship, and business operations.
- Grow into a broader strategic operations role over time.
If you are looking for a role where your ideas, initiative, organizational skills, and ability to execute truly matter, we encourage you to apply. Apply today and take the next step toward becoming an essential operational partner to a growing U.S.-based construction and development business. Originally posted on Himalayas
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