Construction Tech Team Lead - AI-Driven Delivery

Buildots; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Stock options

Hybrid work

EAP

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Buildots in Austin is seeking a Solution Associate Team Lead to manage a regional team of Solution Managers within our Operations group. You will drive delivery, maintain quality, and develop talent across projects.

You will mentor, track KPIs, ensure adherence to global guidelines, and surface risks to the Regional Team Lead. The role combines construction domain experience with software delivery in a fast-growing tech company.

Qualifications

• 1+ years leading or mentoring team members.
• 5+ years construction project ops experience.
• Engineering or construction management degree.
• Excellent English communication and collaboration.
• Strong time management across multiple Solution Managers and projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end projects in your team.
• Lead and mentor the team, provide feedback and support.
• Own KPI performance and dashboards for your team.
• Ensure adherence to global design guidelines and quality standards.
• Surface risks and blockers to the Regional Team Lead.

Skills

Leadership

Construction exp

Engineering degree

English comms

KPI dashboards

Education

Engineering/Construction management degree

Tools

MS Office

G Suite

3D software

BIM environments

Job description

Buildots is the world’s most advanced construction intelligence platform. By comparing schedules and BIM against site reality, its advanced AI transforms granular data into insights that unlock operational excellence.

Over 100 global giants trust Buildots, including Turner Construction, JE Dunn, Intel, Digital Realty, STO Building Group and Mortenson. Its impact is proven at every scale, from multi-family projects to multi-gigawatt data centers.

With $297M raised, this is your opportunity to join a high-growth company that's already closing in on unicorn status.

What is Construction Solution in Buildots?

Our team is a prominent professional arm within our Operations department, responsible for creating the framework of the Digital Twin for our clients' construction projects. It involves integrating our clients' models, schedule and construction insights, with our proven construction management methodologies, into an accurate digital representation of the project.

The team consists of highly skilled construction industry professionals combining extensive hands-on experience in their regional markets with strong expertise in the Buildots platform. With full lifecycle ownership of projects from initial setup through ongoing maintenance, they connect on-site realities with product capabilities, ensuring the system delivers real value throughout the project lifecycle.

With a regional structure, the regional teams provide global coverage, strategically aligning tools and methods to address unique regional requirements and leverage local market expertise.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a leader ready to take the next step from managing construction teams to managing a growing technology delivery team. You've led people before, understand how projects succeed on site, and are ready to take on direct ownership of a team of Solution Managers within a larger region.

What you'll do

As the Solution Associate Team Lead, you will manage a team of Solution Managers within your region, reporting to the Regional Team Lead. You'll be the day-to-day driving force behind your team's performance and development, ensuring your Solution Managers deliver high-quality, efficient work.

• Oversee Buildots projects managed in your team, end-to-end lifecycle from setup throughout maintenance, to ensure seamless delivery, to drive impact through effective implementation, coordination, and delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and manage your team of Solution Managers, maintaining managerial routines and providing day-to-day feedback and support fostering technical excellence and a strong team culture.
• Own KPI performance for your team and track your team's performance dashboards regularly and identify gaps early, implementing corrective actions when KPIs fall below target.
• Ensure your team adheres to global design guidelines and quality standards.
• Surface risks, blockers, and dependencies for your team's projects to the Regional Team Lead.

Requirements

• Proven leadership in construction: 1+ years leading or mentoring team members, with a track record of developing talent.
• Construction experience: 5+ years of proven operational experience on construction projects, with deep knowledge of project delivery and construction processes.
• Educational background: Engineering / Construction management or equivalent degree.
• Communication & collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Great interpersonal skills; able to coach individuals, manage day-to-day team dynamics, and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Organizational skills: Strong time management skills and ability to manage priorities across multiple Solution Managers and projects simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset & tech-savvy: Ability to track KPI performance for a team using dashboards and drive corrective action. Comfortable with digital tools, MS Office, G Suite; knowledge of 3D software and BIM environments is a plus.
• Process-oriented: A commitment to following and improving global methodologies, with experience supporting others through new features, tools, and workflows.

Advantages:

• Experience in ConTech and working with global companies
• Experience working within a larger team structure reporting to a senior manage
• Experience on multi-residential, commercial, or industrial building projects.

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you professionally and personally.

The base salary range for this role is $110K-$140K. Compensation within this range will vary based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for equity, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

This role is open to candidates in Austin, TX and Chicago, IL

• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match
• Paid time off (vacation and sick leave)
• Stock-option grants (for eligible employees)
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability coverage

To support our hiring process, we may leverage AI-powered tools for tasks such as application screening, resume analysis, and response evaluation. All decisions remain under the oversight of our recruitment team.

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But we also respect life outside of work, with policies that support balance, families and fun.

Mix time in the office and working from home.

Parent-friendly

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Dog-friendly

Bring your dog to the office any day.

Employee equity

Share our success – equity options for all team members.

Community impact

Get opportunities to volunteer and give back.

Celebrate your hard work

Regular social events, meals and celebrations.