Senior Principal Executive Assistant & Strategic Partner

Paragon Structural Engineering, LTD.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical coverage (employee + family)

Dental and vision coverage (company‑PA

Life and disability benefits

Paid maternity and bonding leave

Wellness reimbursements

Continuing education assistance

32 paid days off annually

Job summary

Paragon Structural Engineering, LTD. seeks an exceptional Executive Assistant to partner with the Senior Principal and leadership team. This role is highly involved, owning priorities, schedules, travel, and professional activities to keep the business moving forward.

You will coordinate with engineers, project operations, clients, attorneys, and other professionals, providing proactive planning and discreet, forward-thinking support in a growing engineering firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience.
• 5+ years as an Executive Assistant supporting C-suite or senior leadership.
• Experience managing complex calendars, travel, and changing priorities.
• Experience in professional services, engineering, architecture, or consulting is a plus.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Own and actively manage a complex executive calendar and priorities.
• Coordinate project activities, client commitments, travel, conferences, and professional activities.
• Work with leadership, Project Operations, clients, attorneys, and other professionals.
• Balance billable leadership, admin, and business development activities while protecting executive time.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Discretion

Proactive planning

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

QuickBooks Online

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Paragon Structural Engineering, LTD. seeks an exceptional Executive Assistant to partner with the Senior Principal and leadership team. This role is highly involved, owning priorities, schedules, travel, and professional activities to keep the business moving forward.

You will coordinate with engineers, project operations, clients, attorneys, and other professionals, providing proactive planning and discreet, forward-thinking support in a growing engineering firm.