Director - AI Strategy & Innovation

Overview
Responsible for building and leading the AI Strategy and Innovation department within the MasTec Clean Energy and Infrastructure (CE&I) organization focused on transforming how the organization operates, delivers projects, and creates value through artificial intelligence. This position will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, define CE&I’s AI vision, identify strategic opportunities across the business, and lead a team responsible for developing and implementing AI-enabled solutions that result in measurable operational outcomes and ROI. The Director will possess a unique blend of executive leadership, operational understanding, and technical expertise, enabling them to connect business challenges with innovative technologies and drive enterprise-wide adoption of AI capabilities.

Company Overview

MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates more than $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across three operating groups: Renewables, Industrial & Infrastructure and General Building. Our Renewables expertise includes solar, wind, energy storage, aftermarket services, substations and switchyards. Our Industrial expertise includes manufacturing, mining and mineral processing, power plants, conventional power generation, alternative fuel generation and other innovative solutions. In Infrastructure, we specialize in electrical, environmental, highways, roads and bridges, aggregate mining, ports and terminals, rail, pump and lift stations, water transmission and pipelines, water and wastewater treatment plants, and stormwater. Our General Building expertise includes airports, seaport terminals, sports and entertainment,pre-engineeredmetal buildings, and data centers.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

Our company is experiencing rapid growth and provides numerous opportunities for qualified, talented, and motivated professionals. As a member of the MasTec team, you will engage in exciting new projects and benefit from a culture that prioritizes professional development and support for skill enhancement. We foster a creative and innovative environment that is, above all, supportive. Our goal is to cultivate a respectful workplace where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.

The Clean Energy & Infrastructure Group comprises the following market sectors and operating companies: Renewables:

IEA Constructors, Wanzek Construction, White Construction; Industrial: Casey Industrial, Phoenix Industrial, MasTec Industrial; Infrastructure: American Civil Constructors West Coast, Cash Construction, FNF Construction, MasTec Civil, McKee Utility Contractors, Precision Aggregate Products, Ragnar Benson Construction, Saiia, William Charles Construction, William Charles Electric; General Building : Lemartec, NV2A.

Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions

Develop and execute a multi-year enterprise AI strategy aligned with corporate objectives

Identify opportunities where AI can improve business performance, project execution, safety, quality, estimating, scheduling, procurement, equipment utilization, risk management, and back-office operations

Establish a prioritized AI innovation portfolio and roadmap

Evaluate emerging technologies, vendors, platforms, and market trends

Serve as the primary advisor to executive leadership on AI opportunities, risks, investments, and organizational readiness

Translate business challenges into practical AI initiatives with measurable outcomes

Present business cases, investment proposals, and program results to executive stakeholders

Develop governance processes ensuring AI initiatives align with enterprise priorities

Partner directly with field operations, project teams, estimating, safety, engineering, finance, procurement, and corporate functions

Spend significant time understanding real-world workflows, pain points, and operational challenges

Build strong relationships across all business units to ensure AI solutions solve actual business problems rather than technology problems

Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-enabled applications, automations, agents, and analytics solutions

Collaborate with application development, infrastructure, security, and data teams to deliver scalable solutions

Establish development standards, architecture patterns, and solution governance

Ensure successful adoption and business value realization

Partner with Information Security, Legal, Compliance, and Data Governance teams

Establish responsible AI practices, policies, and oversight

Evaluate risks associated with data privacy, intellectual property, regulatory requirements, model management, and AI-generated outputs

Ensure enterprise AI solutions operate within approved governance frameworks

Build and lead a high-performing AI Innovation team

Recruit, mentor, and develop AI engineers, solution developers, and technical specialists

Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, business partnership, and continuous learning

Establish delivery metrics, performance expectations, and career development plans

Qualifications
Education and Work Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field

Master's degree in Business, Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or related field preferred

12+ years of progressive technology, innovation, digital transformation, or business systems leadership experience

Five+ years leading enterprise technology or innovation teams

Demonstrated success delivering AI, automation, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives though the full lifecycle, including pilot, measure, iterate, and adoption at enterprise scale

Experience building AI programs from inception preferred

Experience solving complex operational challenges with scalable technology solutions in construction, engineering, energy, utility, industrial services, infrastructure, or large project-based enterprises

Experience within a construction or engineering organization exceeding $1B in annual revenue preferred

Experience managing both strategic initiatives and technical delivery teams preferred

Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward CE&I’s Zero Injury principles

Ability to lead organizational transformation initiatives

Exceptional executive communication and influence skills

Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups

Strong business acumen and strategic thinking

Understanding of field operations, project controls, estimating, safety programs, capital projects, workforce productivity challenges

Strong executive presence and presentation skills, successfully engaging leaders and driving consensus around proposed solutions

Technical Expertise in the following areas: Generative AI solutions Large Language Models (LLMs) Microsoft Copilot ecosystem AI agents and workflow automation Data platforms and analytics Cloud architecture Enterprise application integration

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

When visiting jobsites, the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions

This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises

What's in it for You
Financial Wellbeing

Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase

401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children

Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation

Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment

Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage

Emergency Travel Assistance Program

Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Service Line
CEISV-CE&I Services LLC

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