Executive Assistant to CEO

Title: Executive Assistant to CEO

Reports To: CEO (Visionary)
Location: Columbus Ohio
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Marker Construction

Marker Inc. is a third-generation family-owned commercial construction firm rooted in Ohio since 1956. Weve built our strong reputation by focusing on what really matters our people and the trusted relationships that keep clients coming back.

From universities and multifamily communities to industrial facilities and civic spaces every project reflects our commitment to quality work and genuine relationships. Our culture thrives on collaboration open communication and meaningful toucheshandwritten notes celebrating life moments and showing up for each other when it counts.

If you want to join a company that values your expertise supports your growth and feels like a place youd be proud to represent Marker could be the right fit.

The Opportunity

Were looking for a proactive emotionally intelligent and highly organized Executive Assistant (EA) to serve as a strategic right hand to our CEO providing operational leverage and creating capacity for the CEO to focus on vision strategy and growth. This role ensures priorities are executed communication flows seamlessly and high-impact initiatives move forward with clarity and accountability. This role is about creating the clarity and capacity for the CEO to lead at the highest level.

Youll operate at the intersection of operations and strategy - managing priorities relationships and information flow across a dynamic purpose-driven organization. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy and brings sharp judgment discretion and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise. This is a high-impact high-trust role for someone who thrives behind the scenes builds strong relationships and adds value beyond the task list.

What Youll Do

Administrative & Executive Support

• Manage and protect the CEOs time schedule and inbox ensuring alignment with top priorities
• Coordinate internal and external meetings with senior leaders clients influencers and strategic industry/community partners
• Draft and edit executive-level communications presentations scripts and memos
• Prepare the CEO for meetings with context agendas briefing materials and follow-ups to drive clarity and accountability
• Represent the CEO with professionalism discretion and a deep understanding of organizational priorities
• Maintain confidentiality uphold strong boundaries with staff and exercise sound judgment in all communications

Project & Workflow Management

• Track CEO-led initiatives and company-wide priorities deadlines and key deliverables
• Coordinate internal and cross-functional projects
• Ensuring alignment deliverables and follow-ups are captured delegated and completed
• Oversee and administer the Client Experience Program and support internal culture-building efforts
• Lead and support special projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of the CEO
• Conduct research and briefings on people organizations topics and opportunities to inform executive decisions and communications

Information & Data Management

• Maintain well-organized digital systems SOPs recurring processes and internal documentation
• Ensure the CEO has the right information at the right time to make decisions
• Pull data and compile reports from tools such as CRM ERP SharePoint Procore and Excel
• Support accurate and timely data entry for projects reports and communications

Internal & External Communication Liaison

• Serve as a professional trusted representative of the CEO in internal and external interactions
• Support relationship management with key stakeholders partners and board members
• Coordinate thank-you notes gifts and recognition touchpoints

Culture & Event Support

• Support internal culture-building efforts and associate recognition programs
• Coordinate CEO-related events offsites and leadership engagements

Travel Logistics & Light Personal Support

• Manage complex travel and conference schedules for the CEO
• Provide light personal and family support to ensure CEO focus and availability (appointments gift ordering family logistics)

Core Competencies

• A proactive anticipatory mindset: you see whats needed before its asked
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with executive leadership
• High emotional intelligence impeccable judgment discretion trustworthiness and professionalism
• Strong technical proficiency (Microsoft Office cloud-based tools project systems)
• Ability to juggle competing demands pivot quickly and lead through ambiguity
• A calm positive team-oriented presence
• A passion for supporting visionary leadership in a mission-driven organization

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience supporting a senior executive or founder in a high-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience as a strategic partner or thought partner to leadership
• Strong project coordination workflow management and communication skills
• Familiarity with construction or real estate a plus but not required

Compensation & Benefits

Marker offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including:

• Health Dental Vision Life Insurance Wellness Incentives
• Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability plus optional supplemental coverages
• 401K with Company Match & Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off Mental Health Days Floating Holidays & Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave & Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

We celebrate diversity and inclusion and welcome all candidates to bring their authentic selves to work.

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