Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff to the CEO

Location: Falls Church, VA  

Industry: Construction / General Contracting  

Overview  

A large general contractor is seeking a Chief of Staff to support the CEO and drive execution across the organization. This individual will manage executive priorities, improve decision-making processes, coordinate strategic initiatives, and ensure accountability at the highest levels of the business.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, ensuring priorities are executed efficiently.  
• Prepare and refine executive materials, presentations, communications, and recommendations.  
• Manage CEO meeting operations, including agendas, action items, governance, and follow-through.  
• Coordinate board and leadership meeting materials and documentation.  
• Drive alignment and accountability across key business initiatives.  
• Partner with senior leaders to translate strategy into actionable plans.  
• Identify risks, remove obstacles, and ensure timely execution of priorities.  
• Lead and mentor an Associate Chief of Staff while collaborating with executive support teams.  
• Execute special projects and enterprise-wide initiatives on behalf of the CEO.  

Qualifications  

• 6-10 years of experience in a Chief of Staff, business operations, strategy, or executive support role.  
• Experience supporting senior executives in fast-paced environments.  
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.  
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results through influence.  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.  
• Construction, real estate, engineering, or related industry experience preferred.  

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This role offers the opportunity to work directly with executive leadership and influence strategic initiatives across a leading construction organization.  

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Salary: $95,000 - $140,000 + EOY Bonus