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As a Master Systems Integrator (MSI), we unify controls construction (DDC, PLC, SCADA) with software engineering, optimized graphics / UI standards, and program-level governance.\n\nComplex integrations are delivered cleanly, consistently, and fast. Our teams thrive in high-stakes environments where quality control and uptime matters, schedules are compressed, and coordination is everything.\n\nJoin us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.\n\nPosition Title: AI Program Manager — Special Projects and Innovation\n\nPosition Location: Remote — work virtually from anywhere in the United States, with occasional travel to job sites, lab environments, and company meetings\n\nJOB SUMMARY\n\nSmart Tech Contracting delivers turnkey BAS & EPMS solutions for mission-critical colocation and hyperscale data centers operating at national program scale. As a Master Systems Integrator (MSI), we unify controls construction (DDC, PLC, SCADA) with software engineering, optimized graphics / UI standards, and program-level governance. Our Special Projects and Innovation (SPI) group is where we pursue the ideas that do not fit inside a standard project — and it is the home of SmartTech.ai, our company-wide AI enablement program.\n\nAI adoption at STC has grown fast and organically: capable people across every department have built real tools and returned real time. That grassroots energy is our foundation — and it has outgrown an informal, team-by-team approach. As AI Program Manager, you will take SmartTech.ai from siloed experimentation to a governed, supported, and scalable capability — setting light-touch policy and standards, standing up the development frameworks and hosting platforms that turn prototypes into deployable products, pairing the right tools to the right use cases, and raising the AI fluency of every employee through training, messaging, and hands-on support.\n\nThis is STC's first dedicated AI enablement hire. You will report to the VP of Engineering & Technology, operate within the SPI department, and coordinate a hub-and-spoke network of departmental AI Champions. You are equal parts builder and enabler — technical enough to architect and ship AI solutions yourself, and skilled enough with people and process to make the entire company better at using AI. You will receive general direction on objectives and work independently to build the program, communicating and operating in line with organizational goals and values as well as departmental objectives.\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\n\nProgram Governance, Policy & Intake (20%)\n\nEstablish light-touch, practical governance for AI use company-wide — acceptable-use standards, data-handling and security guardrails, and a clear tool-approval pathway — in partnership with IT and InfoSec \n\nContribute to development of the innovation and idea intake (“funnel”), triaging incoming requests and prototypes and prioritizing them by value, effort, and risk\n\nMaintain a lightweight review cadence that keeps the program safe and consistent without slowing the people doing the work\n\nAI Enablement, Training & Messaging (20%)\n\nRaise the AI fluency of the entire company — technical and non-technical staff alike — through hands-on training, office hours, documentation, and reusable prompt and workflow libraries\n\nOwn internal messaging and change management for SmartTech.ai: announcements, wins, and adoption campaigns that build momentum and engagement\n\nCoordinate the departmental AI Champions network, turning individual wins into shared, company-wide capability\n\nSolution Development & Deployment (20%)\n\nTurn ideas and prototypes into deployable, supportable solutions — designing, building, and shipping LLM-powered tools, agents, and integrations\n\nServe as a hands-on power user of Claude and modern AI development tools, setting the technical bar for prompt engineering, agentic workflows, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) over company knowledge, and API integration\n\nHarden and deploy high-value prototypes built by others so delivery teams can rely on them without owning their maintenance\n\nDevelopment Frameworks & Hosting Platforms (15%)\n\nDesign and stand up the sanctioned development environments, hosting platforms, and DevOps toolchain (source control, CI/CD, containerization, cloud hosting) that let AI solutions be built, deployed, and maintained safely and repeatably\n\nReplace ad-hoc, unsanctioned workarounds with secure, documented, scalable infrastructure, in coordination with IT and InfoSec\n\nEstablish reusable patterns, templates, and reference architectures for AI application development\n\nTool & Use-Case Portfolio Management (15%)\n\nEvaluate, select, and manage the company's portfolio of AI tools and platforms; map tools to specific business needs and use cases so teams adopt the right tool for the job\n\nTrack adoption, value, and ROI; maintain a prioritized roadmap of AI investments aligned to corporate growth targets\n\nManage vendor relationships, licensing, and cost, and advise leadership on build-vs-buy decisions\n\nTechnology, Digital Tools & AI-Enabled Efficiency (10%)\n\nLeverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work output\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve processes and demonstrate a continuous learning mindset, seeking out new technologies, skills, and methods that elevate individual and team performance\n\nAdapt to emerging technologies and evolving digital workflows, actively supporting the integration and adoption of innovative tools across the organization\n\nCompletion of assigned tasks and deliverables on time and on budget\n\nPerforms other related duties as assigned\n\nCompletion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget \n\nPerforms Other Related Duties as Assigned\n\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS\n\nDemonstrated experience building or maturing an AI enablement program or Center of Excellence at a similarly sized, fast-scaling company — taking it from ad-hoc adoption to governed, supported capability\n\nPower user of Claude (claude.ai, Claude Code, CoWork, Projects, connectors/MCP, and agentic tools) with fluency across the modern AI tool landscape (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Perplexity)\n\nHands-on skill designing and shipping LLM-powered applications: prompt engineering, agent and workflow design, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and API integration\n\n•Application development and rapid prototyping using AI app builders and full-stack tools (e.g., Replit, Lovable) and scripting (Python)\n\nDevelopment frameworks, hosting platforms, and DevOps: source control (Git), CI/CD, containerization, and cloud hosting (Microsoft Azure and others)\n\nData fundamentals: relational, vector, and time-series data, knowledge bases, and data-pipeline concepts sufficient to ground AI tools in company data\n\nWorkflow automation platforms such as Microsoft Power Automate, Copilot Studio)\n\nWorking knowledge of AI governance and IT/OT security frameworks \n\nProgram and change management: intake and prioritization, roadmapping, stakeholder management, and internal communications\n\nAbility to translate business needs into AI use cases and to teach both technical and non-technical audiences\n\nSkilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams); knowledge of file management\n\nAbility to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness, and resourcefulness in a distraction-free workspace\n\nAbility to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence\n\nAbility to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information) and directly with stakeholders across all levels\n\nAbility to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with limited supervision\n\nAbility to work under pressure and meet close deadlines\n\nAbility to effectively plan, prioritize, and delegate work\n\nOrganizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously\n\nAbility to follow company and site safety requirements\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\n\nThe following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:\n\nFrequently required to remain in a stationary position and to operate a computer and other office equipment\n\nFrequently moving through office, lab, and critical-facility environments, including tight and confined spaces\n\nOccasionally descending / ascending stairs and ladders to access equipment during site visits\n\nOn occasion required to move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds\n\nTRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS\n\nUp to 20%; this may include travel to any or all 50 US states\n\nEffective May 7, 2025, and in accordance with U.S. federal regulations for domestic air travel, a valid REAL ID (or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport) is required for travel associated with this position\n\nTravel may involve transportation by car or plane depending on the destination and nature of the business need\n\nTravel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meetings for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, and attending industry conferences\n\nEDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS\n\nBachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience)\n\nPLUS\n\n5+ years in software / AI development, technical program management, or AI/ML enablement, including hands-on delivery of AI or LLM-powered solutions.\n\n2+ years building, leading, or maturing an AI enablement program, Center of Excellence, or comparable initiative at a similarly sized organization\n\nBENEFITS\n\nSmart Tech Contracting offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include\n\nChoice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)\n\nDental and vision plans\n\nComprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26\n\n401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option\n\nPTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year\n\nCompany paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents\n\nShort and long-term disability, AD&D coverage\n\nProfessional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance\n\nPaid parental leave after one year of employment\n\nCO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is STC's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.\n\nSmart Tech Contracting is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.\n\nAre you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!\n\nNOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:\n\nSTC does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to STC in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where STC has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. 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