Chief of Staff, PermitFlow
$90-130k
+ Equity
More information about location
AI pre-construction platform built for construction and trades
Open for applications
AI pre-construction platform built for construction and trades
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$90-130k
+ Equity
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To make pre-construction seamless, empowering builders to start projects faster with confidence.
Role
Who you are
- You are a problem solver and self-organizer who thrives in ambiguity
- You love being given ambitious goals and the freedom to figure out how to get there
- From day one, you'll have responsibility and access beyond your tenure
- Dual-track background: 4+ years of aggregate experience across top-tier management consulting or financial services (private equity, investment banking, or venture capital) and strategy and operations at a high-growth startup. Both legs are required
- Strategic operator: proven experience in operational strategy development, with a track record of improving efficiency and driving growth
- Execution-oriented: proven experience implementing and executing key initiatives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Adaptable: strong problem-solving skills and operational agility; you make good decisions quickly when the path is not fully defined
- Analytical: we are a data-driven company. You are very comfortable in Excel and other data tools
- Clear communicator: we communicate heavily via writing. You are a concise writer who can bring your audience along through your thought process and analysis
- Strong work ethic: from day one, you will have responsibility and access beyond your tenure. You are excited to take on those challenges alongside the CEO
- Team player: you see the success of the functions you support as your own success
- Hybrid in NYC: in office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in our Manhattan office
What the job involves
- The Chief of Staff is the CEO's primary thought partner and operational extension
- You'll work directly with Francis (our CEO) on an increasingly complex and critical basket of priorities, with full access to our decision-making and internal reflections
- This role spans executive alignment, strategic project leadership, and confidential communications, with broad exposure to our leadership team, partners, customers, and investors
- We're looking for high-drive, high-horsepower operators who are excited to help take PermitFlow to the next level
- Serve as the CEO's Thought Partner: Act as a sounding board across all topics related to the company and support the CEO in executing priority tactical and strategic work
- Drive Strategic Projects End-to-End: Spearhead specific strategic projects in high-priority business areas: scoping, setting goals and success metrics, and reporting on outcomes
- Hold Executive Accountability: Drive senior executives to ensure execution on the most immediate and critical priorities and keep a consistent accountability loop on leadership action items
- Act as a Force Multiplier: Collaborate across functions to align teams and accelerate progress. This is a cross-functional role; your success is tied closely to the success of the functions you support
- Handle Executive-Level Matters: Manage confidential communications, strategic decisions, and executive-level matters with professionalism and empathy
Application process
- 30 minute hiring manager interview
- 30 minute second hiring manager interview
- Case study
- 30 minute interview with CEO
- Reference check - 3 most recent direct managers
- Offer!
Our take
Aiming to release value in the construction market, PermitFlow is an AI-powered construction permit application and management platform. It exists to simplify the pre-construction process for builders and owners, enabling them to move forward with projects more easily.
The company offers a standardized permit application workflow through which users can easily prepare and submit permit applications, receive approvals, and respond to municipal comments on one single platform. This saves time, reduces errors and shortens municipal review cycles, ultimately speeding up the time taken to permit.
Through the deployment of advanced technologies, PermitFlow has kept up with the needs of a changing market, benefitting builders and stakeholders across the nation. As AI has advanced, so too have the company's algorithms, bringing in new functionalities such as voice AI agents that can schedule an inspection as soon as a project is permitted.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Dec 2025
$54m
SERIES B
Feb 2024
$31m
SERIES A
Total funding: $90.7m
Company benefits
- Equity packages
- 100% Paid health, dental & vision coverage
- Company issued laptop
- Home office & equipment stipend
- Lunch & Dinner provides via UberEats w/ a fully stocked kitchen
- Commuter benefits
- Team building events
- Unlimited PTO
Company HQ
Civic Center, New York, NY
Leadership
Francis Thumpasery
(CEO)Previously served as Senior Business Analyst for McKinsey & Company. Co-founded mBulance.
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