Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO

Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO

Swenson | San Jose, California

Compensation: $125,000 - $165,000 Benefits

For more than 100 years, Swenson has been a leader in real estate development and construction throughout Northern California. Formerly known as Barry Swenson Builders, we have developed and built transformative residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, and institutional projects that have shaped communities across the Bay Area.

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Executive Assistant to serve as a trusted partner to our CEO.

This is a highly visible role supporting an active executive involved in real estate development, construction, investments, and strategic business operations. We are looking for a seasoned professional who enjoys executive support as a long-term career and takes pride in helping senior leaders operate at their highest level.

What You'll Do

• Manage a complex and ever-changing executive calendar
• Coordinate meetings, travel, events, and executive communications
• Support activities related to real estate development, construction, investments, and business operations
• Prepare presentations, reports, correspondence, and meeting materials
• Track priorities, deadlines, and action items across multiple projects
• Coordinate with investors, lenders, attorneys, consultants, brokers, and business partners
• Manage highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Anticipate executive needs and proactively solve problems before they arise

What We're Looking For

• 7 years supporting a CEO, President, Founder, or other senior executive
• Significant experience within real estate development, construction, commercial real estate, property management, or related industries
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Strong business judgment and executive presence
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and executive support technologies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

Why Swenson

At Swenson, you'll work directly with executive leadership and play a meaningful role in a respected Bay Area company with a long-standing reputation for excellence. This position offers the opportunity to become a true executive partner within an organization that values professionalism, accountability, and long-term relationships.

Compensation

Base salary ranging from $125,000 to $165,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

This position generally follows standard business hours; however, occasional evening and weekend availability may be required to support time-sensitive executive and business matters.