AI Implementation Specialist (Contech) - LA

Human Agency•Los Angeles, CA

6h•$60,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Human Agency is seeking an AI Implementation Specialist with a background in construction technology (Contech) to join their team. This role involves traveling to active jobsites nationwide to understand construction workflows, identify areas where technology can improve effectiveness, and implement AI tools. The specialist will capture expert knowledge from field teams, evaluate emerging construction technologies, and help jobsite teams adopt AI-assisted workflows. The goal is to make construction teams more effective by leveraging AI and ensuring that technology aligns with client missions and values. This position is crucial for bridging the gap between technology and the practical needs of the construction industry, directly influencing Human Agency's product development and investment strategies.

Requirements

Construction industry experience (3+ years) with time spent on or around jobsites.
Understanding of construction project lifecycles and field operations.
Backgrounds in project engineering, project management, field operations, or construction technology.
Deep fluency with the contech landscape, including players, platforms, funding, and gaps.
AI literacy beyond basic usage; experience building workflows and automating processes with AI.
Ability to demonstrate how AI tools change work processes and teach this to others.
Exceptional communication skills across diverse audiences (field teams to C-suite).
Comfort with heavy travel (60–80%) to jobsites nationwide.
Natural credibility with construction professionals based on understanding their work.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with construction technology platforms (Procore, PMWeb, OpenSpace, Bluebeam, BIM tools, or similar) as a power user, implementer, or builder.
Background in construction technology or AEC innovation (startup, GC innovation team, or tech consultancy).
Experience in technology evaluation, venture analysis, or strategic advisory roles.
Familiarity with how AI products are built and how user research translates into product decisions.
Comfort operating in a consulting structure embedded within a client's organization.

Responsibilities

Conduct structured job shadows of Project Engineers, Project Managers, and superintendents across various project types to map daily workflows and identify friction points.
Extract and codify expert knowledge from experienced construction professionals.
Synthesize field observations into actionable briefs for Human Agency’s venture studio and product teams.
Build and maintain a knowledge base of construction workflows, pain points, and technology gaps.
Identify systemic patterns across jobsites that indicate opportunities for technology intervention or process improvement.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the construction technology landscape, including major platforms, startups, and emerging capabilities.
Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., autonomous equipment, reality capture, AI for estimating/scheduling) against real jobsite needs.
Develop technology fit assessments to determine where tools can create value.
Brief Human Agency and client leadership on contech trends and investment opportunities.
Contribute to Human Agency’s venture studio thesis on the future of the AEC industry.
Help jobsite teams understand and adopt AI-assisted workflows built by Human Agency.
Run coaching sessions to translate AI capabilities into practical construction applications.
Identify high-leverage AI use cases for specific roles and project types.
Serve as a trusted voice on AI and technology for field teams.
Surface adoption barriers and user friction to the product team for tool improvement.