Chief AI & Operations Technology Officer

We are partnering with a high-growth construction and infrastructure organization to hire a Chief AI & Operations Technology Officer. This is a true executive leadership role focused on transforming the business into a technology-enabled, AI-driven organization.This is not a traditional IT leadership position. You will operate as a core business leader, responsible for leveraging AI and technology to directly improve operations, project execution, profitability, and scalability across the organization.The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with hands-on execution and has experience deploying AI and modern systems in complex, field-driven environments.What You'll DoAI & Operations Technology StrategyOwn and execute a multi-year AI and operations technology roadmap aligned with company growthIdentify high-impact opportunities to deploy AI across estimating, project management, field operations, and back-office functionsTranslate operational challenges into practical, ROI-driven technology solutionsAI & Automation ExecutionLead development and deployment of AI-driven workflows and automation toolsOversee the buildout of data pipelines, predictive models, and reporting systemsEnsure adoption across both field and office teamsEvaluate and optimize the current technology ecosystem (ERP, project management, estimating tools, etc.)Lead vendor selection and build vs. buy decisionsData & Decision InfrastructureEstablish real-time reporting and analytics capabilitiesEnable project-level profitability tracking and forecasting accuracyPartner with Finance and Operations to ensure data is accurate, timely, and actionableLeadership & CultureServe as a key member of the executive leadership teamEducate leadership on AI capabilities and drive adoption across the organizationBuild and scale a high-performing technology and data functionCybersecurity & RiskOversee cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance practicesEnsure protection of company systems and sensitive informationWhat We're Looking For10–15+ years in senior technology leadership roles (CTO, VP, Head of Technology, etc.)Proven success implementing enterprise systems and driving measurable business impact through AI and technologyExperience deploying AI or automation solutions in real-world operational environmentsBackground in construction, engineering, infrastructure, or industrial environments strongly preferredExperience supporting decentralized, field-based operationsCapabilitiesStrong business acumen with a clear understanding of operational and financial driversAbility to operate both strategically and tacticallyDemonstrated ability to drive adoption, not just implementationExperience working in high-growth or evolving organizationsMindsetBuilder mentality with a focus on executionPragmatic and ROI-driven approach to AI and technologyHigh accountability and ownershipStrong communicator able to translate technical concepts into business outcomesWhat Success Looks Like (First 12–24 Months)Improved visibility into project margins and forecasting accuracyIncreased efficiency in estimating and project executionReduction in manual and administrative workload through automationDeployment of multiple high-impact AI or automation initiativesIntegrated and streamlined technology ecosystemLeadership team actively leveraging real-time data for decision-makingWhy This RoleTrue executive leadership seat with direct operational impactOpportunity to lead a full-scale AI and technology transformationHigh visibility across operations, finance, and executive leadershipAbility to build and shape the function from the ground upJ-18808-Ljbffr