Executive Administrative Assistant

What You Will DoGFT is seeking a Exectutive Administrative Assistant to join our Team in Raleigh, NC! This role follows a remote work model, allowing our team members to report remotely into our Raleigh office. GFT’s professionals bring unparalleled expertise to tackle the most challenging geotechnical assignments. We deliver innovative solutions for foundations, earth structures, groundwater resources, dams, underground construction, and building sites. We excel in designing building and transportation infrastructure, addressing landslides, sinkholes, mine subsidence, slope stability, and seepage issues. What You’ll Be Challenged To Do The Executive Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and organizational support to senior leadership, ensuring efficient operations and seamless communication. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Manage executive calendars, travel & meetings schedules, and coordinate logistics.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including accommodations and itineraries.
• Serve as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Organize and support high-profile events, conferences, and client engagements.
• Monitor and manage expense reports and budget tracking.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned.

Education | Experience: What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• High School diploma
• Minimum 4 years of administrative experience supporting senior executives.

What We Prefer You Bring

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Compensation The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured Benefits

• Remote work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT. Location: Raleigh, NCCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time Salary Range Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. "California Applicants"Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.