Construction Technology Team Lead

HNTB Corporation; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 126,942 - 198,551; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Construction Technology Team Lead in Santa Ana, CA. This role involves managing VDC teams and driving technology solutions for complex infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will have a background in construction management or engineering, with significant experience leading digital delivery initiatives. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, alongside familiarity with modern construction technologies. Competitive salary based on experience and location is on offer.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in construction technology or related field.
• Success in leading VDC or digital delivery teams on large projects.
• Strong understanding of construction workflows and technology adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead VDC teams and digital delivery initiatives.
• Define digital strategy and project priorities.
• Ensure delivery of high-performing digital solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Innovation

Education

Associate’s degree or certificate in CAD, BIM, VDC or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field

In lieu of education, 9 years of relevant experience

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks Manage

BIM 360

Trimble Quadri

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners.

This position is responsible for leading construction‑focused digital delivery and technology solutions across large complex infrastructure projects and programs. The Construction Technology Team Lead will manage and mentor a team of construction technologists while defining technical strategy, workflows and standards that support planning, design, construction and handover to operations.

This role bridges construction operations, VDC, BIM execution, and emerging digital construction technologies, ensuring scalable, secure and practical solutions are delivered to project teams and clients. The position plays a critical role in advancing HNTB construction technology capabilities, client value and staff development.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage VDC teams and enterprise digital delivery initiatives.
• Define digital strategy, technical roadmap and project priorities.
• Oversee team performance, development planning and succession management.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align digital construction with business strategy.
• Ensure delivery of secure, scalable and high‑performing digital solutions.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and team growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Associate’s degree or certificate in computer‑aided design (CAD), BIM, VDC or a related field and 7 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field and 5 years of related experience.
• In lieu of education, 9 years of relevant experience.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated success leading construction‑focused VDC or digital delivery teams on medium to large complex infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience supporting construction management, design‑build or alternative delivery projects.
• Strong understanding of construction workflows, coordination and field‑driven technology adoption.
• Experience with BIM governance, automation and construction data integration.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience with resource planning, budgeting and operational leadership.
• Familiarity with digital transformation initiatives within the AEC industry.

Technology and Tools Preferred

• Autodesk Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks Manage, InfraWorks, BIM 360, ACC, Tandem, ReCap, APS
• Bentley MicroStation, OpenRoads, OpenRail, OpenBridge Modeler, iTwin, Infrastructure Cloud
• Trimble Unity Construct Platform
• Reality Capture processing and collection tools
• Visualization and simulation: Unreal Engine, Twinmotion, Unity
• Construction and data platforms: Trimble Quadri, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, Headlight, Procore, ACC Build, Synchro
• Digital Twin platforms: AWS TwinMaker, Azure Digital Twins, NVIDIA Omniverse

What We Prefer

• Certifications in BIM, VDC, CAD or Construction Technology.
• Certifications in Project Management such as PMP or Agile.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Geospatial Science, Data Science or Computer Science.
• Experience supporting owner and operator construction programs including aviation, transportation, rail, transit or large civil infrastructure.

Additional Information

Benefits information available upon request. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports Disability and Veteran hiring.

Locations

Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Kansas City, MO; Milwaukee, WI (East Wisconsin Avenue); Oakland, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Santa Ana, CA (Irvine)

Pay Range

Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA: $126,942.61 – $198,551.24

California San Francisco Bay Area: $137,981.08 – $215,816.57

Illinois: $121,423.35 – $189,918.58

Nationwide: $110,384.86 – $215,816.57

Actual compensation will depend on qualifications, experience and location.

Notice to Third‑Party Agencies

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing or employment entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that the applicant’s resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB retains the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting agency.

Job Details

Job Type: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full time
Job Category: Technical Group