Senior Director, AI Strategy & Integration

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**Who We Are**
_At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more.

Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com._
**Position Overview**
**UES is seeking a Senior Director of AI Strategy & Integration,** this leadership role will reimagine how AI transforms an evolving business and lead the cultural change needed to become truly AI-enabled.

Responsiblefor leading and supporting the enterprise-wide design, deployment, and optimization of artificial intelligence solutions that will enhance UES’s incredible growth, project execution, and company results.
The Sr Director of AI Strategy & Integration has the opportunity to lead the design, build, and execution of UES’s AI roadmap to deliver positive business outcomes.

This role is responsible for embedding AI capabilities into integrations, operations, and business processes to drive efficiency, quality, and innovation.

You will partner with executive leadership, IT, data teams, and business unit leaders to ensure AI adoption delivers measurable outcomes aligned with the company’s strategic priorities.
UES is flexible on location for this role, however we would prefer this role to be in Orlando, Atlanta, or DFW.

This is not a remote position.
**Responsibilities**
* Define and execute a company-wide strategy for AI integration, with a focus on scoping, prioritizing,
coordinating with developers/IT, training, implementing, and evaluating value to fit business needs.
* Identify opportunities for AI-driven automation, predictive insights, and process optimization in areas such as
acquisition systems integration, data analytics, and change management.
* Define KPIs and track business value delivered from AI initiatives, regularly reporting progress to senior
leadership and the Board.
* Influence and persuade stakeholders to align with strategic objectives and initiatives through effective
presentation and communication techniques.
* Develop and manage a roadmap of prioritized deliverables with focus on achieving commitment dates and
successful deployment
* Lead the implementation of AI tools and platforms, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems,
workflows, and data infrastructure.
* Partner with operations and IT teams to prioritize initiatives, manage resources, and deliver projects on time
and within budget, while also aligning with other complementary initiatives
* Drive synergy and optimization initiatives to ensure we are making the most of our licensed software, without
duplicated capabilities.
* Develop strategic partnerships with external vendors, technology providers, research institutions, and industry
consortiums to stay at the forefront of AI innovations relevant to UES priorities.
* Drive cultural adoption of AI by developing training programs, knowledge-sharing platforms, and best practices
to build confidence and capability across the workforce.
* Establish frameworks for ethical, secure, and compliant use of AI technologies, ensuring responsible innovation
**Qualifications**
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
* 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in technology strategy, enterprise systems integration, or
AI/advanced analytics, preferably within an engineering or industrial setting.
* Demonstrated success deploying multiple enterprise-scale AI or digital transformation initiatives, with examples
of both successes and learnings.
* Strong knowledge of engineering workflows, data management, and systems integration.
* Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, multi-million-dollar programs
* Excellent communication skills that are effective at all levels within an organization, with the ability to translate
technical solutions into business impact.
* Understanding of AI governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
* Strong project management and organization skills with high attention to detail.
* Experience within the AEC industry and / or the ability to translate past experience into industry examples.
* Strong financial acumen and accountability.
* Relentless passion around AI; both learning and teaching.
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**Travel Requirements**
● This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, in support of business objectives
and client engagements.

Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs.
Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in
outdoor or operational environments.

Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required
during travel and on-site work.
**Physical Demands & Work Environment**
* This position primarily operates in a professional office environment, requiring the ability to work at a desk for
extended periods while using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment.
* The position involves sitting for extended periods, performing data entry, and engaging in frequent
communication via email, phone, and in-person interactions.
* The role involves regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders, both in person and
through virtual platforms.
* The physical demands of the job may include occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of office
materials up to 15 pounds
**EEO Statement**
**UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates.

Please see our full EEO Statement** **here**
**ID** _2025-2664_
**Position Type** _Full-Time_
**Location** _US-FL-Orlando_
**Location** _US-TX-Dallas_
**Location : Address** _2209 Wisconsin St_
**_Job Locations_** _US-FL-Orlando | US-TX-Dallas_

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