Strategic AEC Advisor

ClearlyRated • Portland, OR

1d • Remote

About The Position

ClearlyRated is building a dedicated enterprise and C-level motion to bring client experience (CX) to the largest firms in architecture, engineering, construction, and accounting, starting in early 2027. The Strategic AEC Advisor will help open doors to firm principals and C-level peers and encourage meaningful conversations about client experience as a practice differentiator. The role is designed for a well-connected former firm leader who can operate independently with minimal day-to-day oversight.

The advisor will build a community of senior professional-services leaders focused on CX, arrange meetings with contacts at target accounts identified by ClearlyRated, represent the company at selected industry events, and host peer roundtables. The position offers a retainer plus a variable component tied to the enterprise pipeline the advisor helps build. It is non-exclusive, allowing the advisor to retain other advisory, board, or consulting roles. Travel and event costs are covered when representing ClearlyRated. A transition to a full-time role may be considered after a couple of quarters if there is mutual interest, with no obligation to decide in advance.

Requirements

• Former C-level executive or principal at a professional services firm in architecture, engineering, construction, or accounting.
• Deep, active relationships with industry peers and associations.
• A track record of speaking at industry conferences or events.
• Genuine enthusiasm for client experience as a practice differentiator, not just a sales topic.
• Comfort operating independently with minimal day-to-day oversight.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture a community of C-level and principal leaders focused on CX in professional services.
• Set up meetings with C-level and principal contacts at named target accounts provided by ClearlyRated.
• Represent ClearlyRated at select industry conferences as a speaker or panelist.
• Host and chair roundtables of peer principals and C-level leaders.
• Act as a trusted, independent voice connecting firm leadership to the CX conversation in their industry.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule of approximately 10–20 hours a week.
• Fully remote work.
• Direct working relationship with ClearlyRated's CEO and leadership team.
• Travel and event costs covered when representing ClearlyRated at conferences or roundtables.
• Retainer plus a variable component tied to the enterprise pipeline the advisor helps build.
• Non-exclusive arrangement allowing other advisory, board, or consulting roles.
• Potential path to a full-time role after a couple of quarters, by mutual interest and without an obligation to decide in advance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed