Construction Associate Team Lead

About Buildots

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Buildots is transforming construction management with AI and computer vision.

Our AI-powered SaaS platform automates on-site progress tracking, giving construction teams the tools to plan smarter, improve efficiency, and cut costly delays by up to 50%. The $13 trillion construction industry has seen little disruption in the past 150 years. Until now. Backed by leading VCs and industry pioneers, Buildots enables a new, performance-driven approach.

Deployed on hundreds of projects across North America, Europe and the Middle East, Buildots is already reshaping the future of the world's largest industry, and we're on track for rapid expansion in 2026/7.

Buildots' customers include top global contractors, consultants and owners – Intel, JE Dunn, Ledcor and CBRE, to name a few.

What is Construction Solution in Buildots?

Our team is a prominent professional arm within our Operations department, responsible for creating the framework of the Digital Twin for our clients' construction projects. It involves integrating our clients' models, schedule and construction insights, with our proven construction management methodologies, into an accurate digital representation of the project.

The team consists of highly skilled construction industry professionals combining extensive hands-on experience in their regional markets with strong expertise in the Buildots platform. With full lifecycle ownership of projects from initial setup through ongoing maintenance, they connect on-site realities with product capabilities, ensuring the system delivers real value throughout the project lifecycle.

With a regional structure, the regional teams provide global coverage, strategically aligning tools and methods to address unique regional requirements and leverage local market expertise.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a leader ready to take the next step from managing construction teams to managing a growing technology delivery team. You've led people before, understand how projects succeed on site, and are ready to take on direct ownership of a team of Solution Managers within a larger region.

What you'll do

As the Solution Associate Team Lead, you will manage a team of Solution Managers within your region, reporting to the Regional Team Lead. You'll be the day-to-day driving force behind your team's performance and development, ensuring your Solution Managers deliver high-quality, efficient work.

• Oversee Buildots projects managed in your team, end-to-end lifecycle from setup throughout maintenance, to ensure seamless delivery, to drive impact through effective implementation, coordination, and delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and manage your team of Solution Managers, maintaining managerial routines and providing day-to-day feedback and support fostering technical excellence and a strong team culture.
• Own KPI performance for your team and track your team's performance dashboards regularly and identify gaps early, implementing corrective actions when KPIs fall below target.
• Ensure your team adheres to global design guidelines and quality standards.
• Surface risks, blockers, and dependencies for your team's projects to the Regional Team Lead.

Requirements

• Proven leadership in construction: 1+ years leading or mentoring team members, with a track record of developing talent.
• Construction experience: 5+ years of proven operational experience on construction projects, with deep knowledge of project delivery and construction processes.
• Educational background: Engineering / Construction management or equivalent degree.
• Communication & collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Great interpersonal skills; able to coach individuals, manage day-to-day team dynamics, and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Organizational skills: Strong time management skills and ability to manage priorities across multiple Solution Managers and projects simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset & tech-savvy: Ability to track KPI performance for a team using dashboards and drive corrective action. Comfortable with digital tools, MS Office, G Suite; knowledge of 3D software and BIM environments is a plus.
• Process-oriented: A commitment to following and improving global methodologies, with experience supporting others through new features, tools, and workflows.

Advantages:

• Experience in ConTech and working with global companies
• Experience working within a larger team structure reporting to a senior manage
• Experience on multi-residential, commercial, or industrial building projects.

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you professionally and personally.

The base salary range for this role is $110K-$140K. Compensation within this range will vary based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for equity, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

This role is open to candidates in Austin, TX and Chicago, IL

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match
• Paid time off (vacation and sick leave)
• Stock-option grants (for eligible employees)
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability coverage

To support our hiring process, we may leverage AI-powered tools for tasks such as application screening, resume analysis, and response evaluation. All decisions remain under the oversight of our recruitment team. xhyhwjd

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