Executive Assistant, Operational Excellence

Suffolk Construction•Boston, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Suffolk’s Operational Excellence department is redefining how we drive project delivery and predictability across the company. The Executive Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the day-to-day administrative and coordination needs of the Operational Excellence leadership team. This position is ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, polished work. The role will primarily focus on executive support, calendar and meeting coordination, travel planning, event logistics, presentation preparation, and departmental organization. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams across the organization to help ensure priorities stay organized, meetings and events run smoothly, and administrative operations are executed efficiently and professionally. While the primary focus of the role is administrative support, there will also be opportunities over time to take on additional coordination responsibilities and support departmental initiatives as needed. This role is based on‑site in our vibrant Boston office five days a week. Standard hours begin around 7:30 a.m., with some earlier starts required based on team meetings.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in an executive assistant, senior administrative, or administrative management role.
Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate complex schedules and logistics.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and anticipate administrative needs.
Professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information.
Experience supporting senior leadership in a corporate or fast-paced environment preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day administrative support to the VP and Operational Excellence leadership team.
Manage complex calendars, meeting scheduling, and coordination across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, expense reports, and related logistics.
Prepare, format, and proofread presentations, reports, meeting materials, and communications.
Maintain organized departmental documentation and distribution lists.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Schedule and coordinate meetings, leadership sessions, team events, offsites, and department summits.
Prepare agendas, capture meeting notes, track action items, and distribute follow-up materials.
Support logistics for department meetings and events, including room coordination, materials preparation, catering, and on-site support when needed.
Coordinate with internal administrative teams and business partners to ensure seamless execution of meetings and events.
Assist with preparation and distribution of recurring operational reports and department updates.
Support the organization and maintenance of departmental trackers, files, presentations, and templates.
Help ensure consistency and accuracy across departmental communications and materials.