Construction Automation Team Lead

HNTB Corporation•Kansas City, MO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading construction focused digital delivery, automation, and technology solutions across large, complex infrastructure projects and programs. The Construction Automation Team Lead will oversee and mentor a team of construction technology professionals while establishing technical strategy, scalable workflows, governance standards, and implementation approaches that support the full project lifecycle from planning and design through construction and turnover to operations. This role will drive innovation in construction delivery through the application of automation, data integration, VDC, BIM, and advanced digital workflows that improve project execution, quality, safety, and efficiency. The position is responsible for advancing practical and scalable solutions that align with contractor, owner, and project team needs while supporting enterprise consistency and long term digital strategy. The Construction Automation Team Lead will play a key role in expanding HNTB’s construction technology capabilities, enhancing client value, developing staff, and positioning the firm at the forefront of digital transformation within the infrastructure and construction industry.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or certificate in computer-aided design (CAD), BIM, VDC, or a related field and 7 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 5 years of related experience, or In lieu of education, 9 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Contractor VDC experience is highly preferred
Proven experience supporting construction management, CMGC, design build, progressive design build, or other alternative delivery methods.
Strong understanding of construction operations, field workflows, digital coordination, and technology adoption across design, construction, and turnover.
Experience developing and implementing automation workflows, model governance standards, data validation routines, and digital construction execution strategies.
Experience integrating BIM, GIS, reality capture, schedule, cost, asset, and IoT data into connected construction and operations workflows.
Familiarity with AI enabled construction technologies including model analytics, computer vision, generative AI, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation.
Strong understanding of Common Data Environments (CDE), information management principles, and digital handover workflows aligned with industry standards.
Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, organizational leadership, and client communication skills.
Experience with strategic planning, resource management, budgeting, operational leadership, and team development.
Ability to bridge technical implementation with practical construction execution and business objectives.
Certifications in BIM, CAD, or other VDC technologies.
Certifications in project management (PMP, Agile) or management practices.
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Geospatial Science, Data Science, or Computer Science
Experience supporting owner and operator construction programs including aviation, transportation, rail, transit, or large civil infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Leads and manages VDC teams and enterprise digital delivery initiatives.
Defines digital strategy, technical roadmap, and project priorities.
Oversees team performance, development planning, and succession management.
Collaborates with senior stakeholders to align digital construction with business strategy.
Ensures delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performing digital solutions.
Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Supports recruitment, onboarding, and team growth.
Performs other duties as assigned.