Planning Assistant (Bilingual English/Korean)

About the Role

Samsung E&C America, Inc. is a leading construction firm currently spearheading the development of a state-of-the-art semiconductor foundry fab in Taylor, Texas. We are looking for a highly organized and analytical Planning Assistant to join our CR team.

In this dual-focus role, you will act as a key partner to our executive leadership team while driving operational efficiency through strategic analysis and robust project administration. You will bridge the gap between high-level management strategy and day-to-day project execution in one of the most critical construction projects in the region. The ability to communicate fluently in both Korean and English (Bilingual) is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Support & Office Management

• Calendar Management: Coordinate dynamic executive schedules, prioritize high-stakes meetings, and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Communication Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors; manage correspondence and collaborate with other executive admins to coordinate VIP events and corporate updates.
• Administrative Excellence: Maintain and update organizational charts, executive contact lists, and sensitive personal files with the highest level of confidentiality.
• Travel Coordination: Manage comprehensive domestic and international travel itineraries for business and professional requirements.

Strategic Planning & Operational Analysis

• Performance Metrics (KPIs): Analyze company-wide and departmental KPIs to identify operational bottlenecks and develop strategic alternatives to improve performance.
• Process Optimization: Re-engineer internal workflows to maximize productivity and reduce operational costs across the organization.

Project Administration & Data Support

• Document Control: Systematically collect, categorize, and maintain critical project-related documentation.
• Data Management: Build and manage databases for onsite project data and performance metrics to provide actionable insights for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 2 years of experience in executive support, strategic planning, or construction project administration.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel data modeling/dashboards).
• Core Competencies: 1) Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. 2) Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into business strategy. 3) Professionalism in handling confidential executive information. 4) Effective communication skills, capable of bridging the needs of field teams and executive leadership.