Executive Assistant

Hays Electrical Services • Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

Supports the Owner/CEO directly during a period of rapid, sustained growth (approximately 300% year-over-year) across a five-market Texas operation. Acts as a high-energy, technology-forward force-multiplier who is fluent in AI-driven tools, comfortable navigating the construction industry, and experienced in managing complex operational environments.

Requirements

• Early riser able to reliably begin the workday between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM.
• 3+ years supporting a senior executive or owner in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated fluency with AI tools and modern productivity software.
• Experience operating within or supporting complex, multi-site operational environments.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and independent problem-solving skills.
• High level of professional discretion with confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Background in construction, electrical contracting, hospitality, or founder-led growth environments.
• Familiarity with JazzHR or similar platforms, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the CEO's calendar end-to-end—proactively scheduling, resolving conflicts, and protecting time for priority work.
• Coordinate travel, meetings, and site visits across Houston, San Antonio, Austin, San Marcos, and Dallas/Fort Worth.
• Prepare the CEO for each day and meeting with relevant context, documents, and priorities.
• Actively use AI tools and automations to streamline scheduling, correspondence, research, and reporting workflows.
• Maintain fluency in construction and electrical contracting concepts to represent the CEO credibly with field leadership, vendors, and clients.
• Handle sensitive business and personal matters with absolute discretion, drafting and managing correspondence on the CEO's behalf.
• Serve as a trusted gatekeeper, filtering and prioritizing incoming requests to protect executive time.
• Take ownership of ad hoc special projects spanning HR, recruiting, operations, and business development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive