OVERVIEW
We are currently seeking an Executive Assistant for our Atlanta Regional Office supporting Water Division Executives.
As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.
There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:
- Challenging, complex work
- Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
- Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
- Opportunities for growth, training, and development
- Flexibility in career path & progression
- Opportunities to work and live all over the United States
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains calendars for 3 Senior Executives
- Schedule meetings, conference calls, and video conferences
- Manage travel arrangements
- Manage executive expenses, and enter information in software for budgeting control
- Answer phones and field questions or complaints
- Anticipate problems and critical issues in scheduling meetings
- Write correspondence on behalf of the executive staff
- Handle confidential matters including onboarding, terminations, living allowances, and wage and salary information
- Provide meeting planning support for annual company meeting (up to 300 employees) including invite lists, correspondence, venue selection, and logistics
- Use strategic thinking to seek ways to improve and increase the effectiveness of the department and organization as a whole
- Review resumes for various positions and coordinate interview schedules and travel
- Create presentations and organization charts
QUALIFICATIONS
- College degree in business, communications or related field is required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in executive assistant role or similar role
- Ability to maintain discretion at all times
- Proficient with MS Office Programs (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
- Experience with data entry
- Experience with expense reporting
- Experience with planning and executing meetings
- Ability to take direction and prioritize responsibilities from 3 executive leaders
The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [email protected].
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran
Salary Range Disclaimer
Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.
Skills Required
- College degree in business, communications, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an executive assistant or similar role
- Ability to maintain discretion at all times
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with data entry
- Experience with expense reporting
- Experience planning and executing meetings
- Ability to take direction and prioritize responsibilities from three executive leaders
The Walsh Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Walsh Group and has not been reviewed or approved by The Walsh Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are highlighted as core strengths of the benefits package. Coverage is presented as solid and competitive.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) employer match is explicitly noted (around 4% in examples). Retirement programs are positioned as a meaningful component of total compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Mental-health resources include an Employee Assistance Program and a dedicated Behavioral Health Manager role. These offerings emphasize support for psychological health alongside core insurance.
The Walsh Group Insights
What We Do
The Walsh Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction company headquartered in Chicago, providing design, build, finance, and operation services for a wide variety of projects across North America. As one of the largest contractors in the United States, it operates through its subsidiaries—Walsh Construction, Archer Western, and Walsh Canada—specializing in the building, transportation, and water sectors to deliver industry-leading infrastructure.
