IT Manager - Data & AI

IT Manager – Data & AI

SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Manager – Data & AI to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Director of Data & AI, this role will collaborate closely with leaders across ITS, Data Solutions, Analytics, and domain teams following Mortenson’s hub-and-spoke AI governance model. The AI Manager leads end-to-end delivery of AI products and solutions that accelerate Mortenson’s construction and enterprise outcomes. This role translates the Data & AI strategy into actionable roadmaps, builds and coaches delivery teams, establishes repeatable operating mechanisms (MLOps + governance), and partners with Operating Groups (OGs) and Business Services Groups (BSGs) to drive measurable adoption and value. 

Hiring Locations: Minneapolis, MN 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Portfolio & Product Delivery 

• Translate strategy into prioritized AI product roadmaps; manage full lifecycle from discovery and design through experimentation, deployment, and scale. 

• Stand up repeatable delivery mechanisms (backlog, sprint cadences, stage gates, product KPIs) that shorten time-to-market and ensure value realization.

• Coordinate cross-functional squads (Data Engineering, Analytics, Security, Compliance, domain SMEs) and external partners as needed. 

AI Governance, Risk & Compliance 

• Operationalize ethical AI practices and model governance (privacy, security, lineage, evaluation, model cards, human-in-the-loop), in alignment with the AI COE standards and Mortenson policies. 

• Define release criteria, runbooks, monitoring and fallback controls for safe operations at scale. 

Platforms, Architecture & MLOps 

• Own the product team’s use of MLOps (CI/CD for models, feature stores, experiment tracking, observability, drift detection) and ensure architectural fit with the Microsoft Fabric-based data mesh and enterprise platforms. 

• Partner with Integration teams to connect AI services to operational systems (e.g., ERP/financials, estimating, project controls). 

People Leadership 

• Hire, coach, and develop AI engineers, AI Developers, full-stack development engineers; foster a high-trust, learning focused culture. 

• Establish clear roles, goals, and career paths; model Mortenson leadership principles in daily work.

Business Partnership & Adoption 

• Engage OG/BSG leaders to select use cases, define value targets, and build adoption plans; enable innovation sandboxes with lifecycle and security guardrails. 

• Drive enterprise change management (training, communications, rollout playbooks) to reach target adoption levels.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data/AI, Engineering, or related field

• 7+ years delivering AI/ML solutions

• 1+ year of experience leading product/engineering teams 

• Hands-on experience with MLOps (model lifecycle, CI/CD, monitoring/observability) 

• Practical expertise with modern AI stacks (LLMs/NLP, CV, vector search; Python; cloud services—Azure preferred), and with data platforms that support domain-owned analytics (e.g., Microsoft Fabric)

• Proven ability to turn ambiguous business problems into shipped AI products with measured value

• (PREFERRED) Experience in AEC/construction tech (estimating, project controls, safety, supply chain) 

• (PREFERRED) Background in responsible/ethical AI and enterprise governance frameworks

A few benefits offered include: 

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage 
• Dental plan 
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves 
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance 
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Adoption Assistance  
• Gym Membership Discount Program  

The base pay range for this role is $129,000 – $193,600 (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.  This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

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Please make note: 

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. 
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days. 

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. 

Let’s Redefine Possible® 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.