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Executive Assistant New New York, NY

JRM Construction Management, LLC., New York, NY, United States


JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers the highest quality services to clients that include City, State & Federal Agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, respected property owners & developers, major law firms, media & tech firms, leading luxury retailers, renowned hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms. JRM knows that dedicated, accomplished employees are the heart of any successful enterprise. We are focused on maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are always looking to add passionate personnel to our teams across the US.

Job Summary
The Executive Assistant serves as a strategic partner and trusted extension of the executive, enabling focus, driving prioritization, and ensuring seamless execution across both professional responsibilities and select personal commitments.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, discretion, and sound judgment, this role plays a critical part in optimizing the executive’s time, managing competing priorities, and ensuring alignment across key initiatives. The Executive Assistant is a force multiplier, anticipating needs, removing friction, and helping the executive operate at the highest level.

Primary Responsibilities
Executive Enablement & Strategic Support

Manage and optimize the executive’s calendar, priorities, and time allocation to align with business objectives and strategic focus areas

Act as a gatekeeper and decision filter, prioritizing requests and ensuring the executive is focused on the highest-value activities

Prepare the executive for meetings and engagements, including developing briefing materials, agendas, and key context

Track follow-ups and action items, ensuring accountability and timely execution across stakeholders

Operational Coordination & Execution

Drive coordination across leadership, departments, and external partners on behalf of the executive

Monitor key initiatives and ensure alignment, progress, and follow-through

Anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues before they arise

Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed

Communication & Representation

Draft, review, and manage high-level communications on behalf of the executive

Serve as a professional liaison with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a high standard of responsiveness and discretion

Represent the executive with polish, professionalism, and sound judgment in all interactions

Meeting & Workflow Management

Own complex calendar management across multiple priorities, time zones, and stakeholders

Design and maintain efficient workflows for meetings, decision-making, and information flow

Coordinate logistics for meetings, offsites, and events, ensuring a seamless experience

Integrated Executive Support (Professional & Personal)

Provide seamless, integrated support across both professional responsibilities and select personal commitments to ensure the executive can operate at maximum effectiveness

Manage personal scheduling, travel, and logistics as needed, with a high level of discretion and attention to detail

Handle time-sensitive personal matters and serve as a trusted point of contact where appropriate

Ensure clear boundaries and prioritization while maintaining continuity across all aspects of the executive’s commitments

Who This Role Is

A highly trusted partner who operates with ownership, discretion, and strong judgment

Proactive and anticipatory, with the ability to stay several steps ahead

Comfortable navigating a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment with shifting priorities

Polished communicator with strong executive presence

Able to seamlessly shift between strategic coordination and detailed execution

Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and solutions‑driven

Always committed to confidentiality and professionalism

Qualifications

7 – 10+ years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably at the C‑suite level

Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality in all deliverables

Strong business judgment with the ability to understand shifting priorities, anticipate needs, and proactively support the Executive’s objectives

Highly resourceful and solutions‑oriented; demonstrates initiative, sound problem‑solving skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity independently

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft and refine professional correspondence

Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; knows when to act autonomously and when to seek alignment

Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and understand the company’s business operations to anticipate needs and add value

Computer Systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and overall tech‑savvy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

The salary range listed in job postings reflects the Company’s good‑faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as position tier, geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skills.

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