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Executive Assistant

Synergy Consulting Engineers, Inc., Troy, MI, United States


Executive Assistant
Position Description: Our team is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant (EA) to support the Executive Vice President. This role is critical to keeping the organization operating efficiently and ensuring leaders stay focused on high‑value work. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, adaptable, and thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. This position spans executive support, internal coordination, process improvement, and cross‑functional team enablement.

What do you need?

Strong executive support skills , including calendar, email, travel, and expense management

Exceptional organization and follow‑through

with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Clear, professional communication skills

and discretion when working with leadership

Comfort coordinating across teams

while improving internal processes and workflows

What qualifies you?

Associate’s degree in a related field (Bachelor’s preferred)

3–5+ years of experience in an executive assistant, administrative, or operations support role

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills

Experience supporting leadership teams in a professional services, engineering, or construction environment (preferred)

What are some benefits?

A hybrid virtual/remote work environment

Mobile Phone Reimbursement Plan

Health and Dental Insurance

HSA Plan offered

Paid time off

401k (up to 4% match)

What’s the Company Like?

Average 40-45 hour work week

Troy or Detroit metro or ability to relocate

Traditional office setting (2-3 days/week)

Virtual/Remote (2-3 days/week)

Within 1 Month You Will…

Learn Synergy’s mission, values, leadership structure, and executive support expectations

Be paired with an Executive Assistant Trainer who will guide you in learning the Synergy EA way

Gain access to core systems and tools for calendar, inbox, travel, and expense management

Shadow your EA Trainer to observe executive workflows, priorities, and communication standards

Begin supporting calendar and inbox management with review, coaching, and feedback

Build familiarity with Synergy frameworks such as delegation, prioritization, and the Ideal Work Week

Within 3 Months You Will…

Independently manage executive calendar, inbox, travel arrangements, and expenses with consistency

Anticipate scheduling needs, prioritize meetings, and resolve conflicts proactively

Apply delegation and prioritization frameworks to help protect executive focus and time

Establish a strong communication cadence with the Executive and EA Trainer

Reduce Executive involvement in routine administrative tasks through trusted execution

Consistently meet standards for accuracy, follow‑through, confidentiality, and professionalism

Support proposal development team with coordination, document preparation, and submission management

Within 6-12 Months You Will…

Operate as a trusted partner to the Executive and leadership team with minimal oversight

Own recurring Executive workflows and reporting cycles with confidence and reliability

Contribute to improving internal systems, documentation, and cross‑team communication

Support leadership initiatives, company events, and planning cycles as needed

Build strong working relationships across operations, sales, and leadership teams

Synergy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, marital, or veteran status, physical or mental disability, age, height, weight, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are also absolutely committed to providing a work environment that is free of ALL forms of unlawful harassment. We will not tolerate the harassment of our Team Members by anyone – supervisors, coworkers, clients, vendors, or visitors. All Team Members have the right to work in an environment free from intimidation and harassment. Further, we are committed to having a professional work environment in all areas where everyone can comfortably and productively work.

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