Founding AI Construction Technologist

Job Title:

Founding Construction Technologist - Preconstruction (General Contractor Focus)

Location:

United States (Remote / Hybrid - aligned to US GC teams)
The Company:

* An early-stage, venture-backed construction technology startup building an AI-native preconstruction platform

* Focused on helping General Contractors analyse, compare, and level bids more efficiently

* Backed by reputable early-stage investors, with recent pre-seed funding secured to accelerate product development

* Operating exclusively within construction workflows - not a generic SaaS or CRM product
The Role:

* Act as a foundational commercial hire alongside the founders in a founder-led sales environment

* Work closely with General Contractor and preconstruction teams to support bid analysis and preconstruction workflows

* Sit at the intersection of construction domain expertise, solutions, and commercial engagement

* Translate real-world preconstruction and estimating processes into software-led conversations

* Play a hands-on role in shaping early commercial processes while remaining customer-facing
The Requirements:

* Background within a General Contractor environment, ideally aligned to preconstruction, estimating, or project management

* Exposure to construction technology or software-led solutions within the construction sector

* Ability to communicate credibly with construction professionals and speak the language of preconstruction teams

* Strong commercial acumen with a solutions-oriented mindset

* Comfortable operating autonomously in an early-stage startup environment
The Process:

* 1st: Introductory conversation with Salt Digital Recruitment

* 2nd: Founder-facing discussion focused on construction credibility and problem-solving approach

* 3rd: Final-stage conversation aligned to long-term fit and commercial impact

* Rates depend on experience and client requirements