Executive Assistant
Position Overview: Reporting directly to the SVP – Development, the Executive Assistant will provide high-level, proactive and confidential administrative support to the Americas Materials Development team. This role requires exceptional organizational judgment, strong written and presentation skills and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment. The Executive Assistant serves as a critical partner to the SVP and the broader Development team, enabling efficient execution across acquisitions, divestitures, capital investments and ad hoc projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced, diverse and confidential administrative support to the SVP – Development and their teams
- Provide back-up support and assistance for other Executive Assistants within the Atlanta office
- Keep executive leaders informed and follow up on all assignments in a timely, effective and efficient manner
- Heavy executive calendaring
- Extensive travel planning – domestic (remote areas of the U.S. as well as large cities) and international
- Prepare and edit presentations
- Maintain pipeline of acquisitions and divestitures
- Maintain Development function process and work expectations guide
- Liaise with HR to support new hires with training agendas, materials, onboarding needs
- On and off-site meeting planning and support – including all logistics (catering, agenda, facilities, communications, transportation)
- Attend specific department meetings and document meeting minutes
- Miscellaneous ad-hoc reporting and projects
- Interact with high-level executive and administrative assistants across the organization
- Prepare expense reports
- Serve as a go-to person at corporate headquarters for information and executive office related issues
- Organizes and maintains electronic filing systems
- Review and submit invoices to accounts payable
- Administer and maintain relevant subscriptions
- Assist with personal matters from time to time
- Support with CRH locations management
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree Required 10+ years of experience in a large publicly traded company Work Requirements This position will require work and/or communication before 8:00am or after 5:00pm May require up to 10% travel Knowledge/Skill Requirements Ability to handle and maintain confidential information Ability to think strategically and proactively Strong multi-tasking skills and proven ability to manage multiple projects and work well under time/other constraints Possesses a high degree of autonomy and judgment Works well in stressful or challenging situations Agility to switch gears comfortably Exceptional organizational and communication skills Experienced in dealing with all levels within an organization Internationally and multi-culturally savvy Customer-focused – internal and external Takes initiative/solution-oriented/enjoys challenges Possesses a strong business sense and understands a large corporate structure Has worked for a company with 10,000+ employees, preferably publicly-held Embodies high ethical standards and core values Keeps a positive attitude Must be able to receive feedback and handle constructive criticism Advanced ability in the MS Office Suite, particularly in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook Physical Requirements Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person, ability to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication and preparation of documents and presentations May require sitting for extended periods of time May require periodic lifting objects with lifting support available Work Environment This role will be hybrid, requiring 4 days in the office per week in an open office floor plan Usually, normal office working conditions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position will require work and/or communication outside of normal business hours
What CRH Offers You:
Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH:
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability
