Executive Assistant PCG

POSITION SUMMARY   The Executive Assistant (EA) provides high-level administrative and strategic support to the President, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, alignment on priorities, and consistent follow-through. This role acts as a trusted partner—managing schedules, communications, and workflows while using sound judgment to anticipate needs and support decision-making.   The EA takes a proactive approach to tracking commitments, synthesizing information, and keeping priorities on track. Success in this role requires discretion, emotional intelligence, and an awareness of the dynamics within a multi-generational, family-owned business.   MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES   Executive Support & Communication Draft and manage correspondence, presentations, and communications on behalf of the President Screen and prioritize calls, visitors, and inbound communications using sound judgment Review and summarize materials, highlighting key insights and implications Ensure all communication reflects the President’s voice and leadership presence Manage travel, expenses, invoices, and administrative processes Provide team support and assist with special projects as needed Maintain shared spaces and office resources   Calendar, Workflow & Priority Management Manage a complex calendar aligned to business priorities and key stakeholders Anticipate conflicts, adjust schedules, and protect time effectively Track requests, commitments, and action items to ensure follow-through   Meetings, Reporting & Presentations Prepare agendas, materials, and documentation for meetings, including operations meetings Coordinate leadership meetings and ensure readiness and follow-through Develop presentations and capture key decisions, actions, and next steps   Strategic Support & Enablement Track progress on key initiatives and provide visibility into priorities   Anticipate needs for major events and leadership interactions Conduct research and deliver concise, actionable insights Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities and proactively flag them   ADDITIONAL CONTEXT (EA ROLE IN A FAMILY BUSINESS) Maintain awareness of organizational history and context, helping ensure continuity and informed decision-making Demonstrate sensitivity to family and leadership dynamics while maintaining professionalism and discretion Support the President in balancing executive and family-facing responsibilities, ensuring clear and appropriate communication Exercise care in navigating long-tenured relationships and informal influence structures across the organization Serve as a steady, trusted presence—protecting confidentiality and upholding the reputation of the President and the business   POSITION REQUIREMENTS 4+ years of proven experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, professional environment Bachelor's degree strongly preferred Strong judgment with the ability to operate independently and anticipate needs Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills Demonstrated professionalism, discretion and ability to handle confidential information Excellent written and verbal communication skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)   CORE COMPETENCIES Executive Partnership & Judgment – Builds trusted relationships, anticipates needs and applies sound judgment to support priorities and decision-making Organizational & Time Management – Manages complex schedules, competing priorities and commitments with precision Communication & Influence – Delivers clear, concise and professional communication aligned with leadership voice and context Discretion & Emotional Intelligence – Navigates sensitive situations, relationships and information with care and professionalism Attention to Detail & Quality – Ensures accuracy, consistency and high-quality execution across all outputs Coordination & Execution – Drives progress by aligning stakeholders, tracking commitments and ensuring follow-through   Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more. The target salary for this position is $39/hr to $45/hr; however, we consider many factors when determining actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.