AI Transformation Lead — Industrial Ops & Analytics

Granite Construction; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 101,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction in the United States seeks an experienced AI/ML engineer to design and deploy data‑driven tools for aggregate and asphalt operations. You will build models, optimize production, and improve safety and efficiency across plant networks while integrating AI with existing systems.

The role requires strong analytics, data engineering, and software development skills, with emphasis on real‑time decision support and cybersecurity compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a quantitative field; strong portfolio may be considered.
• Master’s degree strongly preferred in CS or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain AI‑enabled applications to enhance operational efficiency and sales performance across aggregate and asphalt plant operations
• Develop and refine machine learning models to optimize automation settings, improve production efficiency, increase plant uptime, strengthen material quality, and reduce operational costs
• Analyze sales, pricing, and GIS data to optimize product pricing strategies that support revenue growth and market competitiveness
• Integrate AI capabilities with existing plant systems, sensors, databases, and operational software to ensure seamless information flow and improved decision‑making
• Enhance sales efficiency by deploying AI tools and bots that automate the review of technical specifications and other sales‑related documents
• Modernize legacy software systems by implementing automation, predictive analytics, and decision‑support tools that improve reliability and scalability
• Build and maintain data pipelines, APIs, and services that deliver real‑time and near‑real‑time insights for operational and business decision support
• Analyze large datasets from production systems, quality labs, and equipment to generate actionable intelligence that drives performance improvements
• Collaborate with operations, sales, quality, maintenance, and IT teams to translate business needs into technical solutions that drive organizational value
• Ensure all AI solutions comply with cybersecurity standards, company policies, and responsible AI practices to safeguard data and maintain system integrity
• Document systems, models, and technical processes to support long‑term system sustainability, knowledge transfer, and user adoption
• Continuously evaluate emerging AI and software technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and operational improvement
• May perform additional duties as needed from time to time to support evolving business and technology needs

Skills

Data analysis

AI/ML practitioner

Cross-functional collaboration

SQL/BI tools

Industrial software development

Cybersecurity awareness

Communicate with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in AI/CS/SE/Data Science/Math

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

APIs

Scripting

API integration

Python/ML libraries

SQL databases

Job description

Granite Construction in the United States seeks an experienced AI/ML engineer to design and deploy data‑driven tools for aggregate and asphalt operations. You will build models, optimize production, and improve safety and efficiency across plant networks while integrating AI with existing systems.

The role requires strong analytics, data engineering, and software development skills, with emphasis on real‑time decision support and cybersecurity compliance.