Associate (Project Execution)

About the role

ADL Ventures is hiring an entry-level Associate to support the execution team working on industrialized construction (IC). Help bring manufacturing, standardization, and new technologies to the way America builds. This is a high-impact early-career role with real ownership, flexibility in how you solve problems, and close collaboration with experienced colleagues. Recent graduates and nontraditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply. No prior full-time experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Research industrialized construction topics, including cost and schedule analysis.
• Perform hands‑on project coordination.
• Turn findings into clear recommendations.
• Work with manufacturers and design partners.
• Keep project tasks moving with guidance from project managers and technical leads.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (required for government project eligibility).
• Ability to obtain and maintain required government credentials and military‑installation access.
• Successful completion of a Tier 1 background investigation where applicable.

Skills

• Biased toward action: self‑starter who takes ownership, follows through, and asks thoughtful questions.
• Regularly uses AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) in research or engineering workflows and checks results.
• Understands construction fundamentals and is excited by off‑site manufacturing, automation, and disruptive building technologies.
• Eager to learn from colleagues and interested in a long‑term career in the built environment via a nontraditional path.
• Curiosity, sound judgment, clear communication, and comfort with spreadsheets.

Benefits

• Health benefits included.

Pay

$80,000–$100,000 annual base salary, based on relevant skills and qualifications.

Schedule

Hybrid role based in New York City; work in person three days per week.