Executive Assistant

Role, Function & Organization

The Executive Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative support to executive leadership, assisting with scheduling, meeting coordination, communication, and project support. This role also helps manage special initiatives and other internal and external processes. The position works closely with leadership, internal departments, and external parties to ensure smooth and efficient executive operations.

At PPC Partners we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence. As such the following values guide our behaviors: A Servant's Heart - Focus on the Needs of Others, Wisdom - Insightful, Integrity - Honesty and Trustworthy, Courage - Decisive and Confident in Others, Humility - Modest and Respectful, Passion - Unfailing Dedication

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Executive Support & Communication:

• Serve as a liaison between the Executive Office and internal departments, ensuring timely and professional communication
• Compose correspondence, reports, and presentations as requested by executive leadership
• Record and transcribe meeting minutes; distribute notes and other confidential documents

Event Coordination & Planning:

• Create agendas and organize logistics for executive-level meetings
• Manage on- and off-site event planning (includes location booking, travel arrangements, catering, and materials preparation)

Operations & Professional Development:

• Exercise authority to make purchases in support of administrative and meeting functions, within established budgetary guidelines
• Assess personal development needs and pursue growth opportunities through internal or external education

Safety/Hazard Recognition & Elimination:

• Pre-plan and identify the methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
• Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others and bringing it to their attention.
• Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company. Support goal of achieving zero accidents.
• Promote and encourage open communication between field and office regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needed.
• Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent required
• Higher education in a related field preferred
• 3+ years experience with executives

Experience, Skill and Abilities

• - both are non-negotiable
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams)
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact with all levels of the company and customers
• Ability to see details and recognize errors, working within precise standards of accuracy
• Capable of maintaining important information confidential

Physical Requirements

Office environment, requiring sitting and standing and extended amounts of time using a computer/keyboard at a single workstation.

CarolinaPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CarolinaPower is one of five leading electrical and mechanical contracting and construction companies within the PPC Partners, Inc. family of companies. At CarolinaPower, our people are our power. As a premier electrical contractor, our people are what enable us to stand out in our industry. They're the reason for our success. Founded on the principle that every person should strive to first and foremost be a servant leader, we work tirelessly to keep our people safe, enlighten and stimulate their minds, and teach them how to be good stewards of the community in a genuinely serving way. From these efforts, we've grown into a truly unique company. By putting our people first, we are able to consistently deliver to the highest quality standards in the industry and develop lasting relationships with our customers.

Our people thrive in this entrepreneurial structure that encourages every individual to learn and grow. Our commitment to the advancement of our people is unique to our industry and keeps our company strong. We invest in our people not just professionally, but personally as well through our continuing education and development opportunities. As one employee improves the company improves, and we move forward stronger together. We believe in this so much that we annually survey our employee engagement to ensure we're living by the golden rule, and maintaining an environment that motivates, challenges, and values our people. Each year, we score above the industry average.