AI Solutions Manager

Requisition ID: 291564

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Houston, TX

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Job Summary:

An experienced, collaborative and forward-thinking leader to develop and implement relevant artificial intelligence across our global business unit (GBU) with a focus on building safer, smarter, faster, and more sustainably. The AI solutions manager will serve as a strategic advisor to business line, functional, and project leadership and close collaborator with the GBU Innovation manager to identify, develop, and implement solutions that improve safety, increase productivity, and inform efficient decision-making across the business. The remit is to underpin and lead our nascent efforts to integrate AI into the foundation of how we design, build, and deliver mega-projects in the energy market.#LI-AA1

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with business goals
• Advise GBU, functional and project leadership on where and how AI can deliver the most cross value across functions (e.g. engineering, construction, commissioning & start up, project controls, supply chain, operations)
• Collaborate with the GBU Innovation Manager, internal subject matter experts, data
  scientists, engineers, and IT teams to architect and deliver end-to-end AI solutions
• Build, prioritize and manage a portfolio of high impact AI initiatives.
• Promote execution driven ideation, technical development, and launch of innovative AI/ML solutions and managing the entire product lifecycle, from planning and development to deployment and updates
• Oversee proof-of-concept pilots and guide them through testing, deployment, and scaling phases, coordinating with internal resources and third parties as required
• Ensure AI solutions are explainable, responsible, secure, and aligned with ethics, governance and compliance standards
• Partner across functional and project teams to embed AI capabilities into core business processes and digital workflows
• Identify and resolve organizational barriers to AI adoption, including change management, data readiness, and upskilling
• Promote AI use and integration, building awareness and educating teams on tools such as Microsoft Copilot, generative AI platforms, and predictive analytics

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in related field and 8-10 years of relevant experience in AI, data science, or digital transformation roles that combine technical delivery with business impact or 15+ years industry work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical AI solutions Effective communicator, able to confer complex concepts to non-technical audiences
• Solid technical background and/or hands-on knowledge of AI/ML technologies, including machine learning frameworks, natural language processing, enterprise data architecture, computer vision, and LLM-based tools
• Strong knowledge of prompt engineering concepts
• Advanced level Azure Cloud and Azure AI stack experience
• Experience with LLMs (Large Language Models) and Generative AI
• Understanding of data privacy, security, and AI ethics in enterprise applications
• Ability to stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in AI
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to