Executive Assistant
Hays Electrical Services · Houston, TX
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Job description
FLSA Status: Exempt Department: Executive Office Reports To: Owner/CEO Position
Summary
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.
Key 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. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Full command of CEO's calendar & inbox priorities achieved by Day 30
- Reliable early-morning coverage established (6:00–7:00 AM start) by Day 30
- First AI-driven workflow improvement implemented by Day 60
- Proactive executive gatekeeping and request routing established by Day 90
- Trusted point of contact status built across all five regional markets by Day 90
Qualifications
& Skills
- 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.
- Preferred: Background in construction, electrical contracting, hospitality, or founder-led growth environments.
- Preferred: Familiarity with JazzHR or similar platforms, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.