We are seeking an AEC domain expert to serve as Chief of Staff, driving operational excellence and business development at a fast-scaling technology startup. You will bridge the gap between technical AEC expertise and strategic business execution, building the systems and automations necessary to scale our impact across the built environment industry.
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Chief of Staff at Cascade
Are you a trained architect or engineer who transitioned into business, operations, or sales? We are seeking a high-energy Chief of Staff to join a VC-backed technology startup transforming the AEC industry. This role is a unique opportunity to leverage your domain expertise to drive strategic business development and operational excellence alongside the founders. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, possess a low-ego mindset, and are ready to build the systems that will scale a category-defining company in the heart of New York City, we want to hear from you.
About this role
Role overview
About the company
Software
Cascade (a16z Speedrun) is an AI orchestration layer for how the physical world gets built.
Our clients are the architects, engineers, and builders behind LaGuardia, JFK, Penn Station, nuclear reactors, data centers, and Ritz-Carltons and Four Seasons around the world. We help them find and win their next multi-million dollar project.
What you'll do
What you will do
- Lead strategic business development initiatives, identifying and winning partnerships with top-tier AEC firms to drive platform adoption.
- Build and maintain the operational backbone of the company, including designing complex spreadsheets and setting up critical internal automations.
- Act as a high-leverage proxy for the founders, executing special projects and managing cross-functional teams to ensure rapid company delivery.
Who you are
Who this is a fit for
- Possesses a professional degree or technical background in architecture, civil engineering, or structural engineering with practical industry experience.
- Demonstrates a proven track record in business development, operations, or sales within an established AEC firm or a related startup environment.
- Exhibits high energy, a low-ego mindset, and the technical proficiency to build tools and automations from scratch in ambiguous settings.
Why this role
Why this role is remarkable
- Join a high-growth startup at the intersection of technology and the built environment, directly supporting founders in shaping the future of AEC.
- Leverage deep domain expertise in architecture or engineering to solve systemic industry problems through modern software and operational workflows.
- Rapid career progression with high visibility across the entire business, from sales and business development to internal product operations.
Jack & Jill
How Jack & Jill work together
I get to know what you’re great at, then find roles you’d never find yourself.Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
I recruit from Jack’s network and make the intro when I spot a great match.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
Meet Jack
Jack gets to know what you're great at and what you want next, then searches 15 million jobs daily and helps you discover roles at companies like this.
How does this work?
Jack’s an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack’s network.
If it’s a match and the company wants to meet you, they’ll make the intro. In the meantime, if you’d like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.