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# Executive Administrative Assistant at Keeley Construction

- **Company:** Keeley Construction
- **Location:** St Louis, MO
- **Posted:** 2026-10-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/keeleyconstruction/jobs/4742916005

## Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is offering an exciting career opportunity for an Executive Administrative Assistant supporting our President located at our Corporate Headquarters in St. Louis, MO. The Executive Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to ensure effective execution of business priorities. This role requires a proactive, highly organized professional who anticipates needs, facilitates communication across leadership teams, and drives accountability through coordination and follow-through on key initiatives. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to navigate competing priorities in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Primary Responsibilities

- Serve as a trusted partner to the President, providing high-level administrative and operational support to ensure effective execution of business priorities.
- Proactively manage the President’s calendar, meetings, travel arrangements, and daily priorities to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Anticipate executive needs, identify competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment in managing schedules, communications, and commitments.
- Serve as a primary liaison between the President, executive leadership, business groups, and external stakeholders, ensuring timely communication and coordination.
- Coordinate executive leadership meetings, including agenda development, preparation of materials, documentation of key decisions, and follow-up on action items.
- Support enterprise-wide scorecard management by coordinating updates across business groups, tracking key performance indicators, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Monitor key initiatives, deadlines, and leadership commitments, proactively following up with stakeholders to support accountability and progress.
- Prepare, review, and organize executive presentations, reports, correspondence, and other materials to support leadership discussions and business decisions.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments to ensure alignment with the President’s priorities and organizational objectives.
- Coordinate special projects and strategic initiatives, tracking milestones, deliverables, and progress to ensure timely execution.
- Plan and coordinate executive meetings, leadership events, conferences, and other business activities, ensuring seamless execution.
- Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, streamline workflows, and enhance executive and organizational effectiveness.
- Handle sensitive business matters and confidential information with the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
- Perform additional responsibilities and special assignments as needed to support the President and evolving business priorities.

## Minimum Qualifications

- Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including at least 3 years supporting senior executives or C-suite leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex executive calendars, competing priorities, and multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level correspondence, presentations, and reports.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
- Experience coordinating executive meetings, tracking action items, and supporting business reporting or performance scorecards.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, anticipate needs, and take initiative with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships and communicate professionally with individuals at all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing business needs, priorities, and executive schedules.

#LI-BM1 #LI-Onsite All Keeley Brands (Keeley Construction Group, Keeley Properties, Keeley Restoration, Keeley Companies) do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms, headhunters, or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of a Keeley company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of any Keeley Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

## About Keeley Construction

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Keeley Construction is a family-owned, full-service construction company providing civil, paving, building, and industrial services across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Family-Owned, Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- **Founded**: 1975 (per company website) / 1976 (per LinkedIn – conflicting reports) [keeleyconstruction.com](https://www.keeleyconstruction.com/) | [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/keeley-construction-group)
- **Founders**: Larry Keeley

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Construction – Infrastructure (Civil), Paving, Commercial Building, Industrial (Power & Energy, Water/Wastewater, Manufacturing)
- **Target customers**: B2B – Government agencies, private developers, industrial clients across the U.S.
- **Mission**: "Quality, Safety, and Service never go out of style." (Founder Larry Keeley) The company also emphasizes "spreading positivity and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve."

## Products & Services
- **Civil Infrastructure (Keeley Civil)**: Heavy civil/site work, excavation, utilities, water/wastewater treatment plants – primarily service-based construction.
- **Paving (Keeley Paving)**: Asphalt paving, concrete paving, maintenance and repair for commercial and municipal clients – service-based.
- **Building (Keeley Building)**: General contracting and construction management for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings – service-based.
- **Industrial (Keeley Industrial)**: Self-perform industrial services including piping, welding, concrete, equipment installation for power, energy, and manufacturing sectors – service-based.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private family-owned company)
- **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue of **USD 100,000,000 – 500,000,000** (from LinkedIn financials)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Family-owned with no external investors. Key partners include subcontractors and clients in energy, manufacturing, and municipal sectors.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Workforce of 1,500+ employees (company website) / 345 reported on LinkedIn (likely office/corporate staff only) – LinkedIn shows +14.4% yearly headcount growth.
  - Expanding across multiple regions with 11 office locations nationwide.
  - Active job postings show 45+ open roles (June 2026), +60.7% year-over-year increase in postings.
  - LinkedIn follower growth of +23.2% annually.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Self-Perform Capabilities**: Keeley performs much of its own work (civil, paving, concrete, welding) rather than relying solely on subcontractors, giving it control over quality and schedule.
- **Diversified Business Units**: Four distinct groups (Civil, Paving, Building, Industrial) reduce dependence on any single market sector.
- **Family-Owned Stability**: Long-term ownership (since 1975) with a stated culture focused on employee well-being and safety rather than short-term shareholder demands.
- **Culture-Driven**: "If you get the people right, the results will follow" – high culture rating (4.3/5 on Glassdoor via LinkedIn) and emphasis on career growth.

## Strategic Focus
- Continued geographic expansion (e.g., recent job postings in Texas, North Dakota, Colorado, Florida, Michigan).
- Investment in technology and data (e.g., hiring a Snowflake Data Architect, IT Field Operations roles).
- Emphasis on large-scale industrial and energy projects (Gulf Coast Industrial, Civil Energy).
- Talent acquisition and development (internship programs for 2027, instructional designer role).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Rated 4.3/5 for culture on employer reviews; described as "world-class family culture" and "dedicated to the safety, well-being, and career growth of our people."
- **Career Growth**: Multiple advancement opportunities; active internship and entry-level programs. Job postings include roles from project engineer up to senior project manager and director.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Most roles appear to be on-site or field-based (construction projects). Corporate roles (IT, accounting) may have some flexibility, but not explicitly stated.
- **Notable Perks**: Not detailed in search results, but the company emphasizes a positive environment, safety, and community impact. Employee rating for compensation is 3.3/5, which is slightly below industry benchmarks – but career growth and culture are highlighted.
- **Engineering & Technical Roles**: Growing IT team (Snowflake Data Architect, Service Desk, Field Operations) indicates increasing investment in technology.

## Sources
1. [keeleyconstruction.com](https://www.keeleyconstruction.com/) – Company overview, history, mission, services, culture.
2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/keeley-construction-group) – LinkedIn profile, employee count, revenue range, headcount growth, ratings, locations.
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/keeleyconstruction](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/keeleyconstruction) – Active job openings, career page.

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