Ai Program Manager Jobs in South Fulton, GA (NOW HIRING)

About Alston Construction:

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For 40 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous "Best Places to Work" awards! We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, to include: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says "In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others." If this sounds like you and what you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Job Title: AI Program Manager

Job Summary: The AI Program Manager will lead the strategic implementation, governance, and operational integration of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives across a nationwide commercial construction general contractor. This role serves as the bridge between business operations, technology teams, and field leadership to identify practical AI use cases that improve efficiency, decision-making, risk management, and scalability across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate combines strong program management capabilities with business process improvement experience and a practical understanding of emerging AI technologies. This individual will drive cross-functional initiatives focused on operational excellence, workforce productivity, data strategy, and innovation adoption in both corporate and field environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Further develop and manage the company's enterprise AI roadmap aligned with business objectives and operational priorities.
• Identify, prioritize, and oversee AI initiatives across departments.
• Lead AI pilot programs from concept through implementation, measurement, and enterprise scaling.
• Assist in establishment and review of governance standards for responsible, secure, and compliant AI usage.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to construction and corporate operations.
• Collaborate with operational leaders, project teams, and corporate departments to identify inefficiencies and automation opportunities.
• Translate business challenges into practical AI-enabled solutions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external AI vendors, consultants, and software providers.
• Drive adoption of AI tools and workflows through training, communication, and change management initiatives.
• Develop best practices, usage guidelines, and internal AI policies.
• Partner with HR and training teams to support workforce education and responsible AI adoption.
• Promote scalable solutions that improve productivity without disrupting operations.
• Coordinate with IT to ensure AI initiatives align with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and data governance standards.
• Evaluate AI platforms, software integrations, and automation tools for operational fit and ROI.
• Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to measure effectiveness, cost savings, risk reduction, and user adoption.
• Support compliance with legal, privacy, and contractual obligations related to AI use.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and implementation schedules for AI initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities include:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience within construction environments preferred.
• Experience managing enterprise-wide cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent technical skills, to include expert knowledge of AI platforms such as Claude, Microsoft CoPilot, OpenAI, etc.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including interaction with executive leadership and field teams.
• Ability to simplify technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Travel will be required for this position.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.