Design Technology AI Lead (AEC Technology)

Core States Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team wellness challenges

Costco membership reimbursement

Half-day Fridays in summer

Job summary

Core States Group seeks a Design Technology AI Lead to manage externally sourced AI tools and drive production adoption across Architecture & Engineering, Civil, and Construction. You will pilot Autodesk Assistant, Forma AI, and SketchUp AI to improve production floor efficiency, building a strong ROI case and rollout plan.

You will partner with Design Technology Leads to identify workflow gaps, embed tools into templates and standards, and report progress to leadership while guiding adoption

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Science, or related field preferred; or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of leadership or product management experience with vendor relationships preferred.
• Experience evaluating, piloting, or deploying software and AI tools in a design/production environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CSG's Design Technology AI Leader for externally sourced AI tools and own the production process.
• Own execution of the AI Enablement Charter for external AI tools across all business lines and pilot new tools.

Skills

AEC industry experience

AI tools evaluation

Product roadmap management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management/CS

Tools

Revit

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.

Why Professionals Choose Core States Group

Here’s What You Can Expect

• COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs
• RETIREMENT – We offer a great 401(k) match to help you invest in your future and grow your retirement savings with confidence.
• HEALTHCARE – Excellent health benefits, life insurance options, and supplemental benefit options, giving you the flexibility to choose the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
• VACATION – Generous PTO time to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• PERKS – Team wellness challenges, Costco membership reimbursement, half-day Fridays during summer months + much more!
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE – A flexible work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or somewhere in between.
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE – Four weeks of fully paid parental leave to give you time to bond with your new addition and support your growing family.
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – Advance your education with support! We offer tuition reimbursement to support your learning journey.

Summary Of The Role

The Design Technology AI Lead, is responsible for externally sourced tools, owning the production process and communicating priorities and progress across the company. Drives the AI Enablement Charter for vendor-provided AI tools across all business lines (Architecture & Engineering, Civil, and Construction). Scouts, evaluates, pilots, and rolls out third‑party AI solutions such as Autodesk Assistant, Forma AI, and SketchUp AI to support production floor efficiency. Works closely with the Design Technology Leads and the AI Champions on the floor to embed adopted tools into real project workflows.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CSG's Design Technology AI Leader for externally sourced AI tools. Own the production process and communicate priorities and progress across the company.
• Own execution of the AI Enablement Charter for external, vendor-provided AI tools across all CSG business lines (A&E, Civil, Construction).
• Scout, evaluate, and pilot third-party AI tools such as Autodesk Assistant, Forma AI, and SketchUp AI against real production needs.
• Build the business case, ROI analysis, and rollout plan for tools that pass evaluation. Own the go/no-go decision on what reaches the floor.
• Partner directly with the Design Technology Leads (Architecture, Engineering, Land & Integrated Infrastructure) to identify workflow gaps and embed adopted tools into discipline-specific content, templates, and standards.
• Support the AI Champions on the production floor. Investigate and research alongside Champions to identify the best‑fit solution for each workflow challenge they raise.
• Coordinate with the Design Technology Product Manager to help identify use cases for in-house AI solutions.
• Coordinate with the Design Technology Product Manager to keep external and internal AI roadmaps aligned and avoid duplicate tool investments.
• Define and track adoption and success metrics for each rolled-out tool.
• Manage vendor relationships, trials, and licensing for evaluated and adopted external AI tools.
• Develop training materials and lead onboarding for new tools with the Design Technology Leads.
• Report on AI enablement progress and roadmap milestones to the Director of Design Technology.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

We’re looking for talented professionals who are eager to grow their skills and contribute to high‑quality, meaningful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; or 10+ years of relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must have 5+ years of experience in the AEC industry (10+ years accepted in lieu of a degree).
• Experience evaluating, piloting, or deploying software and AI tools in a design or production environment.
• Experience managing a product roadmap or vendor relationships preferred.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam workflows.
• Familiarity with emerging AI tools in the AEC space such as Autodesk Assistant, Forma AI, and SketchUp AI.
• Basic knowledge of BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Comfortable evaluating SaaS and AI vendor tools, reading product roadmaps, and running structured pilots.
• Working fundamentals of Microsoft 365 products.

Work Location

This is a hybrid position based that can sit out of the following offices; Charlotte, NC; Duluth; GA; King of Prussia or Philadelphia, PA; or Somerville, NJ. Please expect to travel 10%+ of the time or as needed.

Company Overview

Core States Group designs, builds, and manages programs and projects across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Established in 1999, the company offers integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world’s most notable brands count on Core States Group to deliver speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design. With 24 offices across the United States and Canada, Core States Group is an industry powerhouse that drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Community, Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Tribal, Zero‑Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more. Visit us at www.core-states.com .

A Note to Candidates

Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. This position will remain open until it is filled.