Director of AI & Innovation

The role

You will build the AI playbook for a national design and construction firm. You will assess the enterprise, build a roadmap, and drive AI adoption from project teams to the C-suite.

What you will do

• Evaluate current workflows across design, engineering, and construction services
• Identify where AI and automation improve efficiency, quality, and risk
• Build and execute the firm's AI roadmap
• Pilot emerging tools including BIM automation, generative design, predictive scheduling, AI-assisted QA/QC and bid development
• Partner with IT and legal on secure and scalable deployment
• Lead change management to turn pilots into firm-wide practice
• Present at industry events
• Publish case studies
• Work directly with clients on AI-enabled project delivery

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the AEC industry
• 3 to 5 years of leadership in technology, innovation, or digital transformation
• Proven track record of deploying AI at scale
• 8 to 15 years of total professional experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, computer/data science, or a technology-focused business field

Nice to have

• Master's degree

Before you apply

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

About the company

The client is a nationally ranked AEC firm with expertise in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, commercial, and federal markets across the U.S. and around the world.