Executive Assistant to COO - Diode

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Diode Ventures, LLC.  

Req Id : 102425 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

 

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. 

 

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

 

The Executive Assistant works under the general direction of Diode's COO. You will provide administrative support services and perform a broad range of administrative functions based upon understanding of company policy and the COO's views and philosophy. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Deal with matters of the highest confidential nature that involve strategic operations, legal, or financial issues that require diplomacy and sensitivity.
• Use substantial and regular independent judgment.
• Frequently interact with upper management within and outside your workgroup.

Please note: This role has minimal travel based on COO needs. When not traveling, this role will be hybrid: 2 days per week remote, 3 days per week in-office from our St. Louis, MO office in Creve Couer (same office as the COO).

 

Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority. This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a Hybrid work environment. Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Additionally, this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S; click the link to see a full list of U.S. Office Locations. Some positions may be relocation eligible. Speak to your recruiter if you have interest in relocation. 

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The Team

 

Diode is a close-knit and agile team of entrepreneurs who put the client first and uphold a quality of excellence in work to deliver for our customers and our team. We specifically work with renewable energy and data infrastructure project development.
 

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Key Responsibilities

 

• Organizes and prioritizes activities for manager(s), including controlling access to and maintaining COO's calendar.
• Screens and responds to telephone and email inquiries, as well as written correspondence, on behalf of COO and acts as delegate in other assigned areas.
• Plans and arranges meetings, travel, and events, and coordinates applying for international travel documents.
• Initiates or composes various documents including correspondence, reports and presentations requiring knowledge of COO's views, philosophy, and some understanding of technical matters.
• Generates simple to complex documents, such as letters, memos, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Performs other general clerical duties as needed.

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a support role with an executive (ideally 10+ years).
• Demonstrated written communication skills including strong attention to detail.
• Experience understanding and navigating internal personnel dynamics.
• Ability to quickly learn and replicate COO's communication style and