[Hiring] Co-Founder & CEO - AI Proposal Intelligence for AEC @FutureSight

Role Description

FutureSight is seeking a Co-Founder & CEO to lead BidOps, an AI-native proposal-orchestration platform for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms. This is a co-founder partnership with meaningful founder equity, not a salaried executive role.

BidOps is an AI-native proposal platform that:

• Automates requirement and compliance tracking
• Intelligently reuses institutional knowledge and proposal content
• Streamlines coordination across technical experts
• Centralizes RFQ/RFP requirements
• Maps them to past project experience and qualifications
• Manages SME inputs
• Provides AI-assisted completeness checks
• Integrates with authoring environments AEC teams already use, including Word, InDesign, and PDF workflows

BidOps is positioned as the proposal orchestration and compliance layer that enables firms to:

• Move faster
• Reduce submission risk
• Pursue more opportunities with the same teams

We are now seeking the founder to lead the venture from here.

Market Context

• The global construction market reached $11–13T in 2024 and is projected to grow to approximately $16T by 2030
• 500,000+ AEC firms operate globally, with thousands running dedicated proposal and marketing functions
• Mid-to-large AEC firms submit 30–200+ proposals annually, making proposal execution a core revenue workflow
• Winning a single additional project can represent $1M–$100M+ in incremental backlog, creating strong ROI sensitivity to proposal efficiency
• The global proposal management market is estimated at $830.8M in 2024, growing at approximately 9.3% CAGR

The Partnership

• Founder equity with meaningful ownership from inception
• Pre-seed capital committed by FutureSight for early hires and MVP development, with potential for follow-on funding
• Studio resources, including embedded design, engineering, growth, and fundraising support from day one
• Investor and advisor network across vertical SaaS, AEC, and early-stage capital markets
• A true co-creation model in which you operate as CEO with the studio as your partner

Role & Responsibilities

• Set the direction of the venture and lead its execution
• Refine the ICP, pricing model, and product positioning across the AEC vertical wedge
• Lead pilots with mid-market AEC firms, convert them to paid engagements, and build the go-to-market motion through AEC networks, marketing associations, and industry partnerships
• Partner with the FutureSight product and engineering team to ship V1 and iterate on user feedback, focusing on compliance extraction, semantic mapping, and SME workflows
• Lead the seed raise, supported by FutureSight's network and traction
• Recruit and lead the founding team, and establish the cultural foundation of the company

Co-Founder Profile

• Previous founding experience at a venture-backed company
• Demonstrated success in B2B SaaS go-to-market, including sales and customer engagement
• Fundraising fluency, with the ability to develop investor narratives and close capital
• Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent
• Clear-eyed understanding of the risks and demands of co-founding a venture-backed company
• Direct exposure to AEC, government contracting, proposal management, or B2B SaaS for professional services, with familiarity in AI agents/LLMs

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, LinkedIn profile, and a brief note on why this venture aligns with your goals as a founder. We will move quickly for the right candidate.

FutureSight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.