Lead Data & AI Architect

CDM Smith; Savannah (GA); Remote; USD 121,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions firm is seeking a Lead Data and AI Architect to join its Digital Engineering Solutions team. The role involves designing scalable data and AI solutions and collaborating with various business units. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and over 8 years of experience in data architecture. Competitive compensation based on location is offered, with flexible remote work options.

Benefits

Flexible remote work options

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience required.
• Ability to travel domestically/internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design architecture for data and AI solutions.
• Engage with business units to translate requirements into designs.
• Create architectural solutions to complex problems.

Skills

Data architecture capabilities

Data governance

Microsoft Azure

Data quality management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Overview

CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Data and AI Architect to join our Digital Engineering Solutions team. This individual will be part of the Data Technology group within the Digital Engineering Solutions team, helping to drive strategic Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) initiatives using data technologies and analytics to deliver actionable business insights and robust solutions for AEC professionals and client outcomes. The Data Technology group will lead the firm in AEC-focused Business Intelligence and data services by providing architectural guidance, technological vision, and solution development. The Data Technology group will utilize advanced analytics, data science, and AI/ML to give our business and our products a competitive advantage, including understanding and managing data, how it interconnects, and architecting & engineering data for self-serve BI and BA opportunities. This position is for a person who has demonstrated excellence in data architecture capabilities, experienced with data technology and processes, and enjoys framing a problem, shaping and creating solutions, and helping to lead and champion implementation. The Data Technology group will engage in research and development and provide guidance and oversight to the AEC practices at CDM Smith, engaging in new product research, testing, and the incubation of data technology-related ideas that arise from around the company.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record designing and implementing successful data and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) solutions, and is a strategic thinker with a strong technical background, exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, with a mindset of continuous learning and curiosity leading to tangible results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design the architecture for various data and AI solutions, ensuring each solution is scalable, secure, and reliable.
• Engage with business units to understand their requirements and translate them into technical requirements and designs.
• Create data and AI architectural solutions to complex architecture, engineering, and environmental science problems.
• Design and implement strategies to scale data and AI solutions across different business units.
• Create detailed architecture and technical design docs for data and AI solutions.
• Assist with initiatives and efforts, as part of a collaborative team, with data scientists, data engineers, data analysts, and stakeholders.
• Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team across a global practice.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments and advancements, including new and emerging technologies, best practices, and new tools and software applications and how they could impact CDM Smith.
• Assist with the development of documentation, standards, best practices, and workflows for data technology hardware/software in use across the business.
• Present to external audiences as needed.
• Assist with marketing, communications, and business development descriptions and activities as needed.
• Assist with internal and external website descriptions as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 8 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Why CDM Smith?

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Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience, where you work on meaningful projects, are supported to shape your career, and where the company takes care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. We strive to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment that fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions, and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Site Location

United States - Nationwide

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Travel and Other Details

Amount of Travel Required: 0%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced understanding and experience with all functions of the data management lifecycle including data governance, data architecture, data integration, metadata management, data development, data quality management, data administration, security & operations, data stewardship and master data management.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and Databricks.
• Understands the Azure well-architected framework and can apply those principles to Data and AI solutions.
• Expert knowledge and proven ability to develop highly complex data and AI architectures. Inquisitive, with a desire to understand business and data challenges.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Innovative and able to apply critical thinking to generate new solutions that create value and improve processes.
• Detail oriented with the ability to assist with executing highly complex or specialized projects.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith reserves the right to require background checks and drug testing for designated positions as described. The timing of background checks varies by country. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.

Pay and Location

Pay Range Minimum: $121,368

Pay Range Maximum: $212,368

Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options: Fully Remote or Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Additional Pay Range Information: Pay ranges vary based on geographic location and other factors.

Massachusetts Applicants

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