What are the responsibilities and job description for the Title: Executive Assistant – Licensing & Compliance position at GEMCO Constructors?
GEMCO Constructors, LLC, headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, is a mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation systems and service contractor providing comprehensive design and build solutions for its customers throughout the United States.
Position Summary
The Executive Assistant – Licensing & Compliance plays a critical dual role in supporting GEMCO’s CFO and Executive Leadership Team and ensuring ongoing legal compliance for the company and its affiliated entities. This position combines high-level administrative support with responsibility for coordinating the full lifecycle of business, trade, and professional licensing and permitting. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing time-sensitive compliance processes while maintaining discretion and professionalism in executive support functions.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Executive Support
- Provide high-level administrative support to the CFO and Executive Leadership Team, including calendar management, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and communication handling.
- Draft and manage correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents for internal and external audiences.
- Coordinate logistics and materials for company meetings, leadership off-sites, and company events (e.g., holiday gatherings, team-building outings).
- Serve as a liaison between executives and internal departments or external partners, ensuring timely follow-up and communication.
Licensing & Compliance
- Manage and coordinate the application, renewal, and maintenance of all required business, trade, and professional licenses at the city, county, and state levels across GEMCO’s national footprint.
- Ensure permits are secured, documented, and tracked prior to project launches.
- Maintain accurate records and annual updates for General Contractor (GC) licenses for all trades.
- Manage bonding requirements, including securing and tracking bonds and trade-specific licensing bonds.
- Track and schedule continuing education (CE) seminars and hours for licensed employees, specifically within the Electrical Trade.
- Ensure ongoing compliance of all GEMCO entities by completing annual business filings with Secretaries of State.
· Collaborate with permitting offices, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams to streamline licensing processes and avoid delays.
Additional Duties
- Support onboarding and compliance documentation for subcontractors, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Provide administrative support on special projects, company initiatives, and events as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by executive leadership.
Qualifications:
· Minimum 4 years of experience in an executive assistant, administrative, licensing, or compliance-focused role. Construction industry experience preferred.
· Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to balance executive support and compliance responsibilities.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred:
· Experience with licensing and permitting systems such as Accela or MyGov.
· Experience with construction management software like Procore.
· Understanding of contractor licensing and bonding requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
· Experience coordinating CE tracking and professional certification renewals.
Traits/Competencies
· Flexibility
· Decisiveness
· Dependability
· Resourcefulness
· Initiative
Requirements
· High school diploma required, Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
· At least four years of relevant experience supporting senior leadership and/or managing compliance tasks.
· Extremely proficient with office technology and systems; quick to learn new software platforms.
· Ability to sit for prolonged periods and lift up to 15 lbs. occasionally.
· Willingness to travel if needed.
Physical Demands
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
· Ability to travel.
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