Chief of Staff

Acelab is building the intelligence platform for the $2.4 trillion building materials industry, creating a direct highway that connects supply (manufacturers, distributors) with demand (architects, contractors, and owners) throughout the entire construction lifecycle.

We're seeking an exceptional Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic force multiplier to our CEO/leadership team. This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution, can seamlessly navigate between 30,000-foot vision and ground-level implementation, and has the startup ops grit to build scalable systems from scratch.

This role is designed as a high-leverage position that extends executive reach across the organization. You'll own cross-functional initiatives, drive critical projects to completion, and serve as a trusted thought partner on our most important challenges.

• Own and drive high-priority, cross-functional initiatives from conception to completion
• Translate strategic vision into actionable plans with clear milestones and accountability
• Design and implement operational systems that scale with our growth
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks across the organization
• Build bridges between departments to ensure seamless collaboration

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO on critical decisions
• Prepare executive-level communications, board materials, and strategic documents
• Manage executive priorities and ensure focus on the highest-impact activities
• Represent the CEO in meetings when appropriate and cascade decisions effectively
• Provide candid feedback and serve as a sounding board for new ideas

• Design and run critical company rhythms (OKR planning, all-hands, leadership meetings)
• Drive data-driven decision making by establishing KPIs and tracking systems
• Lead special projects that don't have a natural home but are critical to company success
• Build lightweight processes that enhance productivity without adding bureaucracy
• Foster a culture of operational excellence across all teams

1. Exceptional Operational Rigor

• Track record of building and optimizing complex operational systems
• Obsessive about details while maintaining strategic perspective
• Ability to create order from chaos and structure from ambiguity
• Experience implementing frameworks (KPIs, culture management, team surveys & reviews, etc.) that actually work

2. Strategic-Tactical Range

• Rare ability to zoom between 30,000-foot strategy and ground-level execution in minutes
• Comfortable discussing market strategy in one meeting and debugging a process issue in the next
• Can translate abstract vision into concrete action plans
• Natural systems thinker who sees connections others miss

3. Entrepreneurial Drive

• Takes ownership like a founder, not just an operator
• Bias for action - ships fast and iterates rather than perfecting in isolation
• Comfortable making decisions with 70% information
• Resourceful problem-solver who finds ways forward when others see dead ends

Required:

• 3+ years in high-growth startup environments, VC, or consulting, preferably in Operations, BizOps, or Chief of Staff roles
• Proven track record of driving complex, cross-functional initiatives to completion
• Experience working directly with C-level executives
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights

Highly preferred:

• Previous Chief of Staff or similar role at a scaling startup
• Experience in Architecture, Construction or Real Estate industries
• MBA or relevant advanced degree (though we value experience over credentials)
• Technical fluency - comfortable with data analysis tools and modern productivity stack

• See patterns where others see noise
• Default to action while thinking strategically
• Build trust quickly across all levels of the organization
• Bring both intellectual horsepower and emotional intelligence
• Have strong opinions, loosely held
• Thrive on variety and continuous learning

• Opportunity to shape a rapidly scaling company at a critical inflection point
• Direct partnership with CEO and exposure to all aspects of the business
• High autonomy and ownership over meaningful work
• Competitive compensation including equity
• Career trajectory to senior operational or strategic leadership roles