EXECUTIVE – FOUNDER’S OFFICE

About the Role

We are looking for a high-agency, detail-oriented individual to work closely with the Founder on strategic, operational, and execution priorities. This role offers a front-row seat to building a civil engineering startup and requires someone who can switch between strategy and ground-level execution seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

Founder Enablement & Execution

• Act as a thought partner to the Founder on business priorities
• Track and drive execution of key initiatives across projects
• Prepare briefs, presentations, and decision-making material.

Project & Operations Management

• Monitor ongoing civil engineering projects for timelines, budgets, risks
• Coordinate with site teams, vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Identify bottlenecks and ensure timely resolution

Strategic Initiatives

• Support market research (new geographies, materials, technologies)
• Assist in business planning, partnerships, and growth initiatives
• Work on special projects (fundraising prep, process setup, expansion planning)

Data & Reporting

• Build dashboards and MIS reports for project and business tracking
• Analyze operational and financial data to generate insights
• Drive data-backed decision-making

Cross-functional Coordination

• Act as a bridge between engineering, procurement, finance, and leadership
• Ensure alignment and follow-through across teams

Education

• MBA or equivalent mandatory
• Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / related field preferred

Experience

• 8-10 years of experience in engineering, consulting, startups or operations
• Exposure to management functions and strategy in an early stage startup

Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and structured thinking
• High ownership and bias for action
• Ability to manage ambiguity in a fast-paced startup environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets and presentation tools
• Basic understanding of project management principles (e.g., scheduling, costing)

What We are Looking For

• Someone who thrives in unstructured environments
• Willingness to get hands dirty (site visits, vendor follow-ups, etc.)
• Strong integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information
• Curiosity to learn both business and technical aspects of civil engineering