Chief Data and AI Officer

Job Overview

We are seeking a results‑driven Chief Data and AI Officer (CDAIO) to lead digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), and data innovation across a growing construction organization. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors, the CDAIO will drive modernization initiatives that enhance operational performance, scalability, profitability, cybersecurity, and competitive advantage.

• Customer‑focus – We are passionate about building long‑term customer relationships (internal and external).
• Shirt‑sleeve management – We believe “None of Us is as Smart as All of Us”. We have a leadership mindset that together we can accomplish anything. We collectively roll up our sleeves and deliver quality results safely, and on time.
• Financially strong – We make decisions for the long term. We analyze risk and implement smart strategies that allow us to reinvest profits back into the company and secure resources that help make us a better construction partner and industry leader.

• Organizational Leadership & Talent Development:
  Build, lead, and mentor high‑performing teams across IT operations, cybersecurity, infrastructure, applications, data engineering, analytics, and AI functions; foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement; lead organizational change management efforts; develop succession planning and leadership development programs.
• Strategic Technology & Business Leadership:
  Develop and execute a multi‑year enterprise technology strategy aligned with growth and operational excellence; serve as the primary technology advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors on digital innovation, cybersecurity, AI, data strategy, and technology investments; translate complex technical concepts into clear business value; lead enterprise‑wide modernization initiatives.
• Digital Transformation & Innovation:
  Lead large‑scale digital transformation initiatives across construction operations, field technology, enterprise systems, and corporate platforms; modernize legacy systems and drive adoption of cloud‑native, scalable, and integrated technology ecosystems; partner with business leaders to identify and implement technology‑enabled process improvements and automation opportunities; evaluate emerging technologies including Generative AI, machine learning, IoT, predictive analytics, robotics, and intelligent automation.
• AI, Data & Analytics Leadership:
  Develop and execute an enterprise‑wide AI and data strategy; establish scalable data governance, architecture, analytics, and business intelligence capabilities; drive deployment of AI and machine learning solutions that improve forecasting, operational performance, risk management, workforce productivity, and project delivery outcomes; ensure ethical, secure, and compliant use of AI technologies and enterprise data assets.
• Enterprise Systems & Infrastructure Management:
  Oversee enterprise applications including ERP, HRIS, CRM, project management, collaboration, and construction technology platforms; lead cloud strategy and infrastructure management across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments; ensure enterprise systems deliver high availability, scalability, reliability, performance, and security; drive adoption of modern engineering practices including Agile, Dev Ops, automation, and platform standardization.
• Cybersecurity, Governance &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Establish and continuously mature enterprise cybersecurity, IT governance, and risk management frameworks; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, cybersecurity standards, privacy regulations, and internal controls (including NIST, SOC 2, CMMC); oversee threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, disaster recovery, and business continuity programs.
• Financial, Vendor & Operational Leadership:
  Develop and manage enterprise IT operating and capital budgets with strong fiscal discipline and ROI accountability; lead technology investment planning, vendor negotiations, strategic sourcing, and contract…