Construction Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Construction Subject Matter Expert (SME) Locations: New York City, San Francisco (Austin considered as alternate, remote work) Base salary: $120,000 – $170,000 (plus comprehensive benefits and equity) Responsibilities Build ground truth and evaluation datasets; define what “correct” looks like for AI agents on real construction documents and workflows, and develop the labeled datasets and evaluations that allow us to measure and improve agent quality with rigor. Test the product like a construction expert would; run structured product testing against real‑world project data, identify where AI gets construction wrong, and give Product & Engineering precise actionable feedback on a daily basis. Triage and prioritize customer and user feedback; assess incoming feedback for validity and severity, judge how market‑pervasive each need is, and distinguish one‑off project quirks from patterns worth building for. Run experiments applying AI to construction; probe where our products can add value across construction workflows (submittals, drawings, RFIs, change orders, scopes, closeout, and beyond) and surface the highest‑leverage opportunities. Map and explain construction workflows; visualize how work actually flows on commercial projects and teach it to both technical and non‑technical colleagues so the team builds with an accurate mental model of the field. Tell the value story at two altitudes; articulate impact at the construction field level (superintendent, PE, or PM) and at the executive ROI level (schedule, budget, risk, margin) – communicating confidently with executives. Partner closely with Product & Engineering; operate as a trusted, embedded expert who helps the team expand the value the product delivers across roles and levels in construction organizations. Travel 10‑25% to job sites to build connections with customers and prospects in the field and the executive back office. Qualifications 10+ years on large commercial construction projects across varied types (life sciences/pharma, multi‑family, mixed‑use, retail, industrial, etc.). Hands‑on field and project leadership experience as a Superintendent, Project Manager, and/or Project Engineer. A genuine AI experimenter who actively uses AI and LLM tools, is curious about applying them, and reaches for experimentation as a first instinct. A teacher and translator who can explain complex construction processes clearly to engineers, designers, and PMs, and who is comfortable reasoning about field‑level value and executive ROI. Deep construction‑tech fluency; extensive use of construction PM tools (Procore, Autodesk/ACC, InEight, Kahua, etc.) and document management solutions (SharePoint, ACC, etc.), with active role in implementing software at previous employers. A strong collaborator who works effectively across technical and non‑technical teams, learns fast, and drives outcomes with minimal supervision. Strong written and verbal communication with a bias toward action, gravitating to environments where you can have outsized influence on outcomes for customers and colleagues. Compensation and Benefits Your starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. For this role, the estimated base salary is $120,000 – $170,000 with a comprehensive benefits package and equity component. Competitive salary and equity package. Four medical plans to choose from, including a 100% covered option, plus dental and vision insurance. Flexible long‑term work options (remote and hybrid). Free lunch in the office (NYC & Austin). Unlimited paid time off. In‑person retreats throughout the year. Equal Employment Opportunity At Trunk Tools, we’re working hard to build a more productive and safer environment within the construction industry, and we strive to live by these same values here at Trunk Tools HQ. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where you can be you. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co