AI Program Manager

Alston Construction

AI Program Manager leading AI initiatives for a nationwide general contractor. Connecting operations, technology, and field leadership for efficient and scalable AI solutions.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Further develop and manage the company’s enterprise AI roadmap aligned with business objectives and operational priorities.
Identify, prioritize, and oversee AI initiatives across departments.
Lead AI pilot programs from concept through implementation, measurement, and enterprise scaling.
Assist in establishment and review of governance standards for responsible, secure, and compliant AI usage.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to construction and corporate operations.
Collaborate with operational leaders, project teams, and corporate departments to identify inefficiencies and automation opportunities.
Translate business challenges into practical AI-enabled solutions.
Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external AI vendors, consultants, and software providers.
Drive adoption of AI tools and workflows through training, communication, and change management initiatives.
Develop best practices, usage guidelines, and internal AI policies.
Partner with HR and training teams to support workforce education and responsible AI adoption.
Promote scalable solutions that improve productivity without disrupting operations.
Coordinate with IT to ensure AI initiatives align with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and data governance standards.
Evaluate AI platforms, software integrations, and automation tools for operational fit and ROI.
Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to measure effectiveness, cost savings, risk reduction, and user adoption.
Support compliance with legal, privacy, and contractual obligations related to AI use.
Manage project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and implementation schedules for AI initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of relevant experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Experience within construction environments preferred
Experience managing enterprise-wide cross-functional initiatives
Excellent technical skills, to include expert knowledge of AI platforms such as Claude, Microsoft CoPilot, OpenAI, etc.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including interaction with executive leadership and field teams
Ability to simplify technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Travel will be required for this position.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
prescription safety glasses
short-term disability
long-term disability
life insurance/AD&D
HSA
health FSA
dependent daycare FSA
EAP
401(k)
Roth 401(k)
After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion
paid vacation and sick time
paid holidays
tuition reimbursement
Tickets at Work
paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI platformsMicrosoft CoPilotOpenAIproject managementdata governanceautomation toolsenterprise architecturemetrics and reporting frameworkscompliance standardscost savings

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder managementorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingchange managementtrainingcollaborationleadershipsimplifying technical concepts

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information SystemsBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s degree in Engineering