AEC Technologies & Construction Solutions Lead

Southland Industries; Carrollton (TX); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match (no cap

Medical, dental, vision insurance (100

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Training and development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Senior Manager, AEC Technologies to guide the direction, rollout, and ongoing improvement of core construction technologies including Autodesk Forma, reality capture tools, and commissioning solutions.

You will partner with operations, IT, and divisional leadership to ensure practical, field-ready solutions that standardize workflows and improve efficiency. Travel to divisional offices and fabrication shops is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in construction, engineering, IT, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in construction solutions, field technology, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of construction operations and field workflows.
• Experience leading system implementations across construction teams.
• Experience with Autodesk Forma or similar platforms.
• Understanding of reality capture, commissioning, and related field solutions.
• Ability to define standards and improve processes for field teams.
• Experience improving how data is structured, shared, and used across construction teams.
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and initiatives.
• Willingness to travel to support divisional offices and projects.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with project teams, IT, Operations, Construction Managers, and leadership.
• Provide clear direction on construction solutions and align efforts with business needs.
• Promote collaboration across Building Lifecycle Solutions teams.
• Identify gaps and optimize construction workflows across projects.
• Oversee deployment of construction solutions and related tools.
• Lead change management and ensure staff training before new tools go live.
• Maintain documentation and a reliable source of truth for construction solutions.
• Track performance and justify improvements with measurable outcomes.
• Align solutions with business goals and governance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Travel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Forma

Cupix

Matterport

FARO

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a Senior Manager, AEC Technologies to guide the direction, rollout, and ongoing improvement of core construction technologies including Autodesk Forma, reality capture tools, and commissioning solutions.

You will partner with operations, IT, and divisional leadership to ensure practical, field-ready solutions that standardize workflows and improve efficiency. Travel to divisional offices and fabrication shops is required.