Founders Associate

Overview I'm the founder of a growing metal fabrication and installation company (~$5M revenue, 30 employees), and I'm looking for a sharp, driven individual to work directly with me as a right-hand operator. This is not a typical assistant role. You'll be involved in real business operations—helping me stay focused on high-level decisions by handling execution, research, coordination, and follow-through across projects. If you're hungry, reliable, and want to learn how a construction/fabrication business actually runs from the inside, this role can grow into project coordination, project engineering, and eventually project management. What You'll Be Doing Manage day-to-day tasks that keep operations moving Conduct research and deep dives (vendors, materials, processes, pricing, etc.) Make calls, send emails, and follow up with clients, vendors, and partners Coordinate schedules, logistics, and project timelines Keep internal systems updated (project boards, trackers, documentation) Anticipate needs and solve problems before they become issues Act as an extension of the founder—executing quickly and accurately What I'm Looking For Early-career (or recently graduated), high energy, and eager to learn Strong work ethic—you don't need to be told twice Highly organized and detail-oriented Clear communicator (especially written communication) Tech/computer savvy (comfortable learning new tools quickly) Comfortable picking up the phone and getting things done Interest in construction, metal fabrication, or how things are built Takes ownership and follows through Nice to Have (Not Required) Exposure to construction, trades, or manufacturing Basic understanding of drawings, materials, or project workflows Experience with tools like Excel, Bluebeam, Solidworks/CAD, etc. Growth Path This role is designed for someone who wants more than a job. High performers in this role can grow into: Project Coordinator Project Engineer Project Manager You'll gain direct exposure to real projects, real clients, and real decision-making. What Matters Most Reliability Loyalty Willingness to learn Ability to execute If you're looking for a clock-in/clock-out job, this isn't it. If you want to build skills, take on responsibility, and grow fast, this is a rare opportunity.

Pay:

$52,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person