Founder’s Associate — AI & Business Operations

Charlton Construction; Escanaba (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Laptop and phone provided

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Charlton Construction seeks a highly capable, resourceful candidate to work directly with the owners across AI/software, construction tech, real estate, and other ventures. This is not a traditional admin role; you’ll research problems, coordinate projects, and leverage AI to turn ideas into concrete results.

You’ll research technologies, vendors, and opportunities, improve processes, and communicate with employees and partners.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and dependable.
• Resourceful and intellectually curious.
• Self-motivated and accountable.
• Excited about AI and technology.
• A strong researcher and problem-solver.
• Detail-oriented and a fast learner.
• A clear communicator.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Driven to finish what they start.
• Advanced AI or AI-agent experience is a plus, but not required.
• Recent graduates and exceptional early-career candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Research business problems and recommend solutions.
• Use AI extensively for research, analysis, and execution.
• Help develop and manage AI-powered workflows and agents.
• Turn ideas into actionable project plans.
• Coordinate projects through completion.
• Research technologies, competitors, vendors, and opportunities.
• Improve business processes and systems.
• Communicate with employees, vendors, and outside partners.
• Keep projects organized and moving forward.

Skills

Highly organized

Resourceful

Self-motivated

AI enthusiast

Researcher & problem-solver

Detail-oriented

Clear communicator

Independent worker

Results oriented

Job description

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a highly capable and resourceful person to work directly with the owners of several businesses spanning AI/software, construction technology, real estate, vacation rentals, self-storage, and new ventures. This is not a traditional administrative assistant position. You’ll help identify problems, research solutions, coordinate projects, and use modern AI technology to turn ideas and objectives into completed results.

What You’ll Do

• Research business problems and recommend solutions
• Use AI extensively for research, analysis, and execution
• Help develop and manage AI-powered workflows and agents
• Turn ideas into actionable project plans
• Coordinate projects through completion
• Research technologies, competitors, vendors, and opportunities
• Improve business processes and systems
• Communicate with employees, vendors, and outside partners
• Keep projects organized and moving forward

Who We’re Looking For

• Highly organized and dependable
• Resourceful and intellectually curious
• Self-motivated and accountable
• Excited about AI and technology
• A strong researcher and problem-solver
• Detail-oriented and a fast learner
• A clear communicator
• Comfortable working independently
• Driven to finish what they start

Advanced AI or AI-agent experience is a plus, but not required. We’re more interested in your ability to rapidly learn and apply new technology.

Recent graduates and exceptional early-career candidates are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• $50,000–$65,000 base salary
• Potential $10,000–$20,000 annual performance bonus
• Paid time off
• Full-time hybrid work environment
• Typical business hours
• Company-provided laptop and phone
• Mileage reimbursement
• No health insurance or 401(k)

Final candidates will complete practical problem-solving exercises and a DISC behavioral assessment.