Director, Innovation (AI Focused)

ABOUT YOU

Are you a big picture person with a history of implementing high-impact AI solutions to an organization? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting, long-term career opportunity for you based in Chicago. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. You will own the AI roadmap, inherit an existing agentic workflow initiative, and identify additional opportunities focused on back-office efficiency and information management. You’ll work closely with Innovation, IT, and business leaders across a distributed, multi-office organization.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world. Industry-leading performance-based bonus program ESOP Traditional and Roth 401k Tuition reimbursement for associates Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel 1-week paid volunteer leave each year 100% charitable match Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Deliver 3-5 AI initiatives with measurable time and/or cost savings Inherit and advance an existing agentic workflow project Identify and execute additional high-impact AI projects, primarily focused on back-office efficiency Build and manage a prioritized pipeline of AI opportunities based on ROI and feasibility Establish lightweight intake, prioritization, and delivery processes in ServiceNow (in partnership with IT) Partner with L&D to drive AI literacy, adoption, and internal capability-building Identify and support internal AI champions and create visible proof points Own the AI roadmap and build business cases that address cost, risk, and return Build strong relationships across business units and translate AI concepts for non-technical stakeholders

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Project Management, Communications, Information Systems, or a related field 5-8 years of experience in project coordination, operations support, innovation, process improvement, operational efficiency, or a similar execution-focused role Proven ability to execute and deliver AI solutions Hands‑on experience with modern AI tools, automation, or data‑driven systems Strong business judgment and ROI‑driven prioritization skills Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences Comfortable working autonomously in ambiguous environments Relationship-oriented with a collaborative, pragmatic mindset

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest‑growing, privately‑owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design‑build experts. We have completed over 5,500 design‑build projects across 48 states and 38 major cities nationwide. We ranked #3 on the ENR Top 100 Design‑Build Firms list, and #17 on the ENR Top 400 Contractors list in 2023. Most importantly, our clients trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you. ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies without pre‑approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre‑approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

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