Chief of Staff at Cascade
About
Cascade is a high-growth startup transforming the AEC industry by building modern operational tools for architecture, engineering, and construction firms.
Job Description
Cascade is seeking a Chief of Staff with deep domain expertise in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (AEC) to drive business operations and strategic growth. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you will bridge the gap between technical AEC firms and modern startup operations, building the systems that scale our business.
Location
New York, USA
Why this role is remarkable
- Unique opportunity to transition from traditional AEC firms into a high-leverage startup leadership role where your industry knowledge is the core competitive advantage.
- Directly influence the operations and business development strategy of a company modernizing the software stack for the built environment.
- Work in a high-energy, low-ego environment with the autonomy to build internal systems and automations from the ground up.
What You Will Do
- Design and implement internal operations, managing everything from complex spreadsheet modeling to setting up sophisticated workflow automations.
- Support business development and sales efforts by leveraging your deep understanding of how architecture and engineering firms win and execute work.
- Act as a strategic partner to the leadership team, operating without much structure to solve critical bottlenecks and scale the organization.
The ideal candidate
- Possesses a formal training and professional background in architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering, or construction management.
- Demonstrates proven experience in business development, operations, or sales within an established AEC firm or a high-growth startup environment.
- Is a practical, hands-on operator who is comfortable building automations and working directly in spreadsheets to create organizational structure.
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