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Hire Executive Assistants

Hire Executive Assistants who run the office of a construction executive — calendar and travel across project sites, board and client meeting prep, gatekeeping under deadline pressure, and the judgment to handle confidential deal, bid, and personnel matters. C-suite support in AEC environments verified.

Sectors
Every discipline
GCs, developers, owners, engineering firms, mission-critical operators
Role scope
Executive office
C-suite + senior leadership support
Geography
US + EMEA
Multi-region delivery network
Placement warranty
Replacement guarantee
Every model, every placement
How It Works

Hire Executive Assistants in 3 steps

A structured process for the EA hire — where the wrong fit costs an executive hours every week and the right one quietly returns them.

Step 01

Talk to our team

30-minute call. We align on which executive or leadership team the role supports, travel and site-visit load, board or investor cadence, confidentiality requirements, on-site expectations, and your start date.

Step 02

Review talent

Within 1–2 weeks we introduce 3–5 Executive Assistants with verified support of senior leaders — ideally in construction, real estate, or engineering environments. References come from the executives they supported directly.

Step 03

Hire with confidence

Every placement carries a replacement guarantee. EA fit is personal — if it does not work, we rerun the search.

Why iRecruit.co

What makes our Executive Assistant shortlist different

AEC-environment experience

Supporting a construction executive means jobsite visits, bid deadlines, preconstruction crunches, and clients who call at 6am. We prioritize EAs who have lived that rhythm at GCs, developers, owners, and engineering firms — not just corporate towers.

Judgment + discretion verified

EAs see compensation, deals, disputes, and personnel matters before anyone else. We reference-verify discretion and decision-making under ambiguity with the executives who trusted them with it.

Operator-level organization

Calendar defense, travel across multiple project geographies, board-pack assembly, expense discipline, and event logistics — verified in practice, with Microsoft 365, Concur, and board-portal fluency confirmed.

Vetting Criteria

What we verify on every Executive Assistant

Senior-executive support history

Verified multi-year support of C-suite or senior leadership, with references from the principals themselves — not just HR.

Calendar, travel + meeting command

Reference-verified management of dense calendars, multi-site travel, and board, client, and investor meeting preparation end to end.

Discretion + confidentiality

Reference-verified handling of confidential compensation, M&A, bid, and personnel information without leaks or drama.

Systems + polish

Working command of Microsoft 365 and Outlook at power-user level, expense and travel platforms, and communication polish that represents the executive well.

EA Specializations

Match the EA specialty to your executive office

Not sure which support role fits?

We’ll help scope the role on the call — principal count, travel load, confidentiality needs, and on-site expectations.

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FAQ

Hiring an Executive Assistant

How long does it take to hire?

Time to shortlist is typically 1–2 weeks. Total time to placement is typically 2–4 weeks. We build principal-EA chemistry checks into the interview loop rather than leaving fit to chance.

What does it cost?

Pricing depends on engagement model. Most EA searches route through contingent recruiting support; firms building out a full executive office — EA plus Chief of Staff — often pair the search with executive search.

What does an Executive Assistant earn in 2026?

Most US Executive Assistants in construction and development earn $75,000–$110,000 base. EAs to CEOs of large GCs, developers, or mission-critical operators in high-cost metros reach $115,000–$135,000, often with bonus.

How is an EA different from a Chief of Staff?

An EA runs the executive’s logistics — calendar, travel, meetings, correspondence. A Chief of Staff runs the executive’s agenda — initiatives, follow-through across the leadership team, and decision support. Strong offices often need both.

Do you offer a placement guarantee?

Yes. Every placement carries a replacement guarantee, regardless of engagement model.

How is iRecruit.co different?

We reference EAs with the executives they supported and test for AEC-environment fit — deadline rhythm, site travel, field-facing communication — instead of recycling generic corporate EA resumes.

Ready to hire

Talk to an executive support recruiter

30-minute scoping conversation. We’ll review the Executive Assistant role, principal profile, travel load, and confidentiality requirements — then start sourcing.

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