Senior Data and AI Architect

Job Description CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Data and AI Architect to join our Business Technology – Digital Engineering Solutions domain. This individual will be part of the Data & AI Technology group, helping to drive strategic Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) initiatives using cutting‑edge data technologies and analytics to deliver actionable business insights and robust solutions for AEC professionals and client outcomes. The group will lead the firm in AEC‑focused Business Intelligence and data services by providing architectural guidance, technological vision, and solution development. It will specifically utilize advanced analytics, data science, and AI/ML to give our business and products a competitive advantage. The role involves understanding and managing the data, how it interconnects, and architecting & engineering data for self‑serve BI and BA opportunities. The position is for someone who has demonstrated excellence in data architecture capabilities, is experienced with data technology and processes, and enjoys framing a problem, shaping and creating solutions, and leading implementation. The member will also engage in research and development, provide guidance and oversight to the AEC practices at CDM Smith, engage in new product research, testing, and incubation of data technology‑related ideas that arise from around the company. Responsibilities Develop and design the architecture for various data and AI solutions, ensuring each solution is scalable, secure, and reliable. Engage with business units to understand their requirements and translate them into technical requirements and designs. Create data and AI architectural solutions for complex architecture, engineering, and environmental science problems. Design and implement strategies to scale data and AI solutions across different business units. Create detailed architecture and technical design documents for our data and AI solutions. Assist with initiatives and efforts as part of a collaborative team with your data scientists, data engineers, data analysts, and stakeholders. Demonstrate eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team across a global practice. Stay abreast of the latest developments and advancements, including new and emerging technologies, best practices, new tools, and software applications and how they could impact CDM Smith. Assist with the development of documentation, standards, best practices, and workflows for data technology hardware/software in use across the business. Present to external audiences as needed. Assist with marketing, communications, and business development descriptions and activities as needed. Assist with internal and external website descriptions as needed. Perform other duties as required. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. 5 years of related experience. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Skills & Abilities Advanced understanding and experience with all functions of the data management lifecycle including data governance, data architecture, data integration, metadata management, data development, data quality management, data administration, security & operations, data stewardship and master data management. Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and Databricks. Understand the principles of the Azure well‑architected framework and can apply those principles to our Data & AI solution. Expert knowledge and proven ability to develop highly complex data and AI architectures. Inquisitive, with a desire to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of business and data challenges. Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate well with people from both technical and non‑technical backgrounds. Ability to listen, build rapport, and credibility as a strategic and diplomatic partner with our business units. Innovative and able to apply critical thinking skills to generate new solutions/ideas that create value and improve processes. Detail oriented with the ability to assist with executing highly complex or specialized projects. Amount of Travel Required No Travel is required EEO Statement We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Background Check and Drug Testing Information CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. Massachusetts Applicants It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Pay Range Min

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