Office Manager / EA (Construction Company)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established mid-sized construction company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality commercial, industrial, and institutional projects across the Greater Toronto Area. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Office Manager / Executive Assistant to oversee day-to-day office operations while providing high-level administrative support to the company executives.

Position Overview

The Office Manager / Executive Assistant serves as the central hub of the organization, ensuring the efficient operation of the head office while acting as a trusted right-hand support to the Partner(s). This role requires a highly organized, proactive, and professional individual capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced construction environment. This is an IN OFFICE role 5 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Office Management

• Oversee the daily operations of the office, ensuring smooth and efficient business activities.
• Manage office administration processes, systems, and procedures.
• Coordinate office supplies, equipment, maintenance, and vendor relationships.
• Assist with onboarding new employees, workspace setup, and office orientation.
• Support company events, meetings, staff functions, and team-building activities.
• Maintain corporate records, policies, filing systems, and confidential documentation.
• Liaise with field staff, project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients as required.

Executive Assistant Support to the Partner(s)

• Manage the Partner's calendar, appointments, travel arrangements, and meeting schedules.
• Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, correspondence, reports, and other executive documents.
• Screen and prioritize emails, phone calls, and incoming requests.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including boardroom bookings and logistics.
• Take meeting minutes and track action items to completion.
• Assist with special projects, research assignments, and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding company, employee, and client information.

Human Resources & Corporate Support

• Support recruitment activities including interview coordination and candidate communication.
• Maintain employee records and assist with benefits and HR administration.
• Support company compliance requirements and corporate initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as an Office Manager, Executive Assistant, or Senior Administrator.
• Previous experience within construction, engineering, development, or related industries is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience working with accounting, project management, or construction management software is considered an asset.
• Professional, proactive, and highly discreet when handling confidential information.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and influence business operations.
• Stable and growing organization with a strong project pipeline.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
• Long-term career growth opportunities within a respected construction company.

This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.

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