Executive Assistant
About The Position
Skanska is searching for a dynamic Executive Assistant. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion. Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society. Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts. The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Executive Vice President and the real estate development team. This role requires exceptional organizational and time‑management abilities, strong communication skills, and a proactive, service‑oriented mindset. Key responsibilities include managing calendars, coordinating travel, preparing expense reports, assisting with financial budgeting and reporting, supporting office operations, organizing meetings and events, and assisting with client and team communications. The Executive Assistant will collaborate closely with internal teams, help maintain client relationships, and support real estate–related tasks such as contract and insurance certificate management. The role also involves working collaboratively with other Skanska units across various markets and engaging with CDUS teams to help enhance business performance. The ideal candidate functions independently while also working effectively as part of a team. Familiarity with real estate or development processes is strongly preferred. Our Investment in you: We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details. As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects. At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards. We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program. Come work with us and join a winning team!
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant administrative experience.
- 3+ years proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion in all interactions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple priorities independently.
- High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with real estate or development processes is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- managing calendars
- coordinating travel
- preparing expense reports
- assisting with financial budgeting and reporting
- supporting office operations
- organizing meetings and events
- assisting with client and team communications
- collaborate closely with internal teams
- help maintain client relationships
- support real estate–related tasks such as contract and insurance certificate management
- working collaboratively with other Skanska units across various markets
- engaging with CDUS teams to help enhance business performance
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Competitive base salary
- excellent bonus program
- 401k
- Employee ownership program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
