Executive Assistant

About You

Are you extremely organized? Do you take a proactive approach to solving problems? Do you enjoy a wide array of projects? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself to the highest standard? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an opportunity that will excite you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

ARCO/Murray National Construction is currently looking for a detail-oriented, self-reliant, Executive Assistant to join our team in Downers Grove. At ARCO, you'll have the opportunity to improve project performance, set up processes and drive your own success from day one!

A Day in the Life

Travel coordination

Calendar and meeting management

Records management and document control

Event registration and planning

Client relations (gifts, events etc.)

D ata collection and entry in various systems , report building and system management

Administrative functions for various Sales meetings

Expense reporting

Document meeting notes

Personal Projects as needed (vehicle management, personal travel, charitable contributions management)

Necessary Qualifications

3-10 years' of experience

Bachelor’s Degree Required

Excellent computer skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Power P oint, Excel)

Bluebeam and PDF editing experience is a plus

Must be extremely organized, resouceful, and detail - oriented

Have excellent communication and customer service skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Self-Starter

Ability to manage different personalities

Ability to complete tasks with minimal oversight

Maintain integrity and discretion in handling confidential information

What We Can Offer You

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child

1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Paid parental leave

Typical base compensation for the Executive Assistant role is between $70,000 and $100,000. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company.

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

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MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026.

Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted.

ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets