Innovation Manager

About Melbourne:

Our headquarters is located in Melbourne, Florida, a vibrant city on the Space Coast where high-tech innovation meets coastal living. Here, you'll work on dynamic, impactful projects while enjoying front-row views of rocket launches from our rooftop and quick access to some of Florida's most beautiful beaches. Just an hour from world-class attractions like Disney World and Universal Studios, Melbourne offers the perfect balance of career growth, family life, and fun, all in a warm subtropical climate with a relaxed, suburban feel.

SUMMARY:

BRPH is looking for a Innovation Manager for our Melbourne, Florida headquarter office. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented leader driving the development and deployment of AI and innovation tools across the BRPH enterprise on pace with the AEC industry. Maximize the evaluation, testing, and development of AI tools across the BRPH enterprise. Ensure successful, enterprise-wide AI implementation to (1) increase efficiency, (2) improve quality, (3) reduce risk, and (4) keep BRPH on the leading edge of AI in AEC. The role collaborates closely with the CEO, Presidents, Operations, and National Practice Leaders on strategy and deployment, with IT, legal, and Risk Management on configuration, and with HR on training and adoption.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Innovation Strategy & Leadership
  
  
  
  • Evaluate BRPH current processes across Corporate, AE, and CS. Determine which processes would be good candidates to introduce AI and innovation tools and resources. Provide additional support for process improvements and enhanced project delivery.
  • Using the results, develop and execute an AI and innovation roadmap aligned with firmwide digital transformation goals and action plans.
  • Work with AE & CS presidents, IT, and team members to identify, research, pilot, and evaluate emerging AI and innovation technologies applicable to design, engineering, and construction that specifically benefit the business as it relates to improved efficiencies, improve quality, reduce risk, and help broaden the creativity and delivery of solutions for increased client value creation.
  • Work with IT infrastructure requirements and policy adherence to maximize and enable implementation of AI and innovation tools and resources.
  
  
  
  

• AI Implementation & Integration
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  • Collaborate with project teams to integrate AI into workflows (e.g., BIM automation, generative design, predictive scheduling, construction bid packages, design quality, and construction quality adherence).
  • Work with the CEO and Presidents on strategies that maximize the use of AI where it benefits our projects, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Partner with IT and data teams to ensure secure, scalable AI adoption.
  
  
  
  
• Change Management & Training
  
  
  
  • Lead change initiatives to drive adoption of AI-enabled tools across the organization.
  • Work with the training manager to identify enhanced training needs, workshops, and guidance for efficient implementation and utilization of innovative technologies.
  • Translate complex AI concepts into practical use cases for teams and clients, must have the skills in skill in guiding teams through adoption of new tools and workflows.
  
  
  
  
• Collaboration & Client Engagement
  
  
  
  • Serve as the internal and external ambassador for AI innovation.
  • Participate in industry forums related to AI and innovation in the AEC industry and keep BRPH on pace with the industry.
  • Collaborate with clients to explore AI-enabled project delivery solutions.
  • Share thought leadership through presentations, case studies, and industry events.
  
  
  
  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Computer/Data Science, or Business Administration with a technology focus.
• 8-15 years professional experience
• 5+ years in AEC
• 3-5 years leading technology, innovation, or digital transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated success implementing AI solutions at scale
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S without sponsorship.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Soft Skills

• Curiosity & adaptability - willing to experiment and learn quickly as AI evolves.
• Problem-solving - spotting inefficiencies and reimagining workflows.
• Collaboration - bridging silos between IT, design, engineering, and operations.

SUCCESS MEASURES:

• Successful integration of AI and Innovation tools into AEC workflows.
• Demonstrated efficiency gains, cost savings, or quality improvements to determine ROI for AI technologies.
• Utilize data tracking for evaluating adoption and utilization rates of AI solutions across teams.
• Contribution to firm reputation as an industry innovator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The work is semi-sedentary work and requires the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Manual dexterity, hearing, mental acuity, typing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
• Ability to stand and sit for periods longer than 30 minutes but not to exceed two hours consecutively.
• Ability to control behavior when encountering stressful situations or short deadlines and to maintain a high level of concentration.
• Ability to print and draw letters, numbers, words, characters, and symbols that are legible and understood by others.
• Ability to learn complex tasks and remember how to complete tasks without assistance once trained.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not intended to include an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.