Job ID: 503394

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes.

Job Summary

Seeking a polished Executive Assistant to support our President of CRH Americas (NYSE: CRH). Must have exceptional communication and computer skills. Seeking someone with years of experience supporting and collaborating with an executive of a large organization managing multiple priorities, calendars and projects. Must have a great aptitude for solving problems, finding solutions, and adapting in a demanding environment. This position will require someone to be based in our Austin office (Four Points area).

Job Responsibilities

• Provide high level executive support to the President of CRH Americas and the Chief of Staff
• Maximizing the time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; collecting and analyzing information; initiating phone calls on their behalf etc.
• Manage the day to day in a small office
• Complex calendar management
• Event planning and execution including researching venues, negotiating contracts, coordinating activities, sending invites and all other related activities
• Plan and schedule all meeting logistics for the President
• Review expense reports
• Work with global executive assistant team
• Manage all travel arrangements
• Work with Chief of Staff on preparing all prep materials for plant visits, meetings etc.
• Manage club relationships/bills
• Accounts payable management for President office
• Reservation management
• Personal Assistance (running quick errands and other related tasks when necessary)
• Coordinating tasks with Chief of Staff
• Managing confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Managing multiple email inboxes for President/Chief of Staff
• Availability to travel once a month to Atlanta, GA as well as to various conferences (3-4 per year).

Job Requirements

• 10+ years of experience working as an Executive Assistant in a corporate environment
• Work within a diverse team, fostering a culture of trustworthiness with the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy and maintain a high level of confidentiality

Attributes

• Self Starter
• Confident
• Gets energy from helping others
• Organized
• Detail orientated
• Team player
• Can lead but also can be part of a team of Executive Assistants working on a large event
• Has a do anything mindset (vs “not my job”)
• Adaptable and willing to take on any task, big or small
• Has energy
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to sensitive inquiries effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal communication
• Strong writing skills
• Handle assigned tasks and special projects as needed, ensuring deadlines are met
• Ability to work independently and under the pressure of deadlines
• Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability