AI Solutions Manager

Bechtel Global Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation seeks an experienced AI solutions manager to lead development and implementation of AI across our global units. You will serve as a strategic advisor to business leadership and collaborate with the GBU Innovation manager to deliver safer, smarter, and more sustainable project outcomes.

The role focuses on integrating AI into how we design, build, and deliver mega-projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in related field.
• 15–20 years of AI, data science, or digital transformation experience that combine technical delivery with business impact.
• Experience delivering AI solutions within complex enterprise environments and driving measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with business goals.
• Provide technical guidance on AI and data science implementations across GBUs.
• Advise leadership on where AI can deliver cross-functional value across engineering, construction, and operations.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and IT to deliver end-to-end AI solutions.
• Oversee pilots, testing, deployment, and scaling of AI initiatives across projects.
• Ensure AI solutions are secure, explainable, and compliant with governance standards.
• Embed AI capabilities into core business processes and digital workflows.

Skills

Strategic AI leadership

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Governance & ethics

Advanced analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

Databricks

Python

SQL

Azure Cloud

LLMs

Copilot

Job description

Requisition ID: 299145

• Requisition ID:299145
• Relocation Authorized:National - Family
• Telework Type:Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grew economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Job Summary

An experienced, collaborative and forward-thinking leader to develop and implement relevant artificial intelligence across our global business units (GBUs) with a focus on building safer, smarter, faster, and more sustainably. The AI solutions manager will serve as a strategic advisor to business line, functional, and project leadership and close collaborator with the GBU Innovation manager to identify, develop, and implement solutions that improve safety, increase productivity, and inform efficient decision‑making across the business. The remit is to underpin and lead our nascent efforts to integrate Al into the foundation of how we design, build, and deliver mega‑projects in the energy market.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive Al strategy aligned with business goals
• Extensive experience in various AI technologies and platforms
• Experience developing AI, and data science solutions for production use cases (Handson experience with Databricks, etc and proficient in Python and SQL)
• Advising Corporate Engineering, functional and project leadership on where and how Al can deliver the most cross value across functions (e.g. engineering, construction, commissioning & start up, project controls, supply chain, operations)
• Collaborate with the GBU Innovation Manager, internal subject matter experts, data scientists, engineers, and IT teams to architect and deliver end‑to‑end Al solutions Build, prioritize and manage a portfolio of high impact Al initiatives.
• Promote execution driven ideation, technical development, and launch of innovative Al/ML solutions and managing the entire product lifecycle, from planning and development to deployment and updates
• Oversee proof‑of‑concept pilots and guide them through testing, deployment, and scaling phases, coordinating with internal resources and third parties as required
• Ensure Al solutions are explainable, responsible, secure, and aligned with ethics, governance and compliance standards
• Partner across functional and project teams to embed Al capabilities into core business processes and digital workflows
• Identify and resolve organizational barriers to Al adoption, including change management, data readiness, and upskilling
• Promote Al use and integration, building awareness and educating teams on tools such as Microsoft Copilot, generative
• Al platforms, and predictive analytics

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in related field and 15-20 years of relevant experience in AI, data science, or digital transformation roles that combine technical delivery with business impact or 15+ years industry work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical Al solutions Effective communicator, able to confer complex concepts to non-technical audiences
• Solid technical background and/or hands‑on knowledge of AI/ML technologies, including machine learning frameworks, natural language processing, enterprise data architecture, computer vision, and LLM-based tools
• Strong knowledge of prompt engineering concepts
• Advanced level Azure Cloud and Azure Al stack experience
• Experience with LLMs (Large Language Models) and Generative Al
• Understanding of data privacy, security, and Al ethics in enterprise applications
• Ability to stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Al
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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