Office Manager at The Boring Company – Bastrop, Texas

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.
Responsibilities

• Provide project management and maintain momentum on high-priority projects, including but not limited to, resource planning, onboarding new department members, space planning, and strategy development for efficiencies among teams.
• Coordinate meetings, manage schedules, make appointments, serve as a point of contact for onsite contractors, screen and delegate incoming calls, and provide other general assistance as required.
• Organize and set up company events such as holiday parties, company picnics and milestone celebrations.
• Perform potentially confidential and complex administrative duties involving Excel, Word and PowerPoint including, typing letters, creating/updating spreadsheets, and compiling presentations.
• Exhibit a strong attention to detail, ability to adapt to daily schedules and routines, and a focus on efficiency without sacrificing quality.
• Manage the scheduling, coordination, and administration of corporate housing.
• Coordinate and schedule contractors and vendors for regular services.
• Manage in-house fleet of vehicles, including but not limited to regular maintenance, registrations, and assignments
• Provide general support for various departments, including but not limited to: Executive Leadership, Business Development, Construction Management, Engineering, Production, and Human Resources.
• Manage company swag, snacks, meals, and employee engagement programs for Bastrop, TX.
• Work with procurement teams to ensure we are running a world-class operation and are always mission-ready.
• There will be a lot of field work, 50% of the time will be walking around our factory and being a go-to person for company operations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of experience as an executive assistant or similar in an office setting.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office applications and project management software tools
• Experience supporting a high-level executive in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Hospitality or event planning experience.
• Several years of professional experience and strong computer literacy
• Ability to participate in developing project scope, managing project schedules, and following up with stakeholders appropriately.
• Superior organizational skills including excellent written and verbal communication
• Initiative in resolving problems and an independent worker, with enthusiasm and an energetic approach to work
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and autonomously

Additional Requirements

• Position will require extended hours and weekend work.
• Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed. Up to 25% local travel.

CultureWe're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.
Benefits We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.
The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.