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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director - AI Strategy & Innovation - **Company:** Clean Energy & Infrastructure Services - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Computer Vision, Business Systems, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Governance, Software Engineering, Enterprise Application Integration, Microsoft Power Automate, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18261168?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18261168%2FDirector-Ai-Strategy-Innovation-Texas-Dallas ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field * Master's degree in Business, Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or related field preferred * 12+ years of progressive technology, innovation, digital transformation, or business systems leadership experience * Five+ years leading enterprise technology or innovation teams * Demonstrated success delivering AI, automation, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives though the full lifecycle, including pilot, measure, iterate, and adoption at enterprise scale * Experience building AI programs from inception preferred * Experience solving complex operational challenges with scalable technology solutions in construction, engineering, energy, utility, industrial services, infrastructure, or large project-based enterprises * Experience within a construction or engineering organization exceeding $1B in annual revenue preferred * Experience managing both strategic initiatives and technical delivery teams preferred * Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward CE&I's Zero Injury principles * Ability to lead organizational transformation initiatives * Exceptional executive communication and influence skills * Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups * Strong business acumen and strategic thinking * Understanding of field operations, project controls, estimating, safety programs, capital projects, workforce productivity challenges * Strong executive presence and presentation skills, successfully engaging leaders and driving consensus around proposed solutions * Technical Expertise in the following areas: * Generative AI solutions * Large Language Models (LLMs) * Microsoft Copilot ecosystem * AI agents and workflow automation * Data platforms and analytics * Cloud architecture * Enterprise application integration Work Environment & Physical Requirements * When visiting jobsites, the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions * This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises ## Description Responsible for building and leading the AI Strategy and Innovation department within the MasTec Clean Energy and Infrastructure (CE&I) organization focused on transforming how the organization operates, delivers projects, and creates value through artificial intelligence. This position will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, define CE&I's AI vision, identify strategic opportunities across the business, and lead a team responsible for developing and implementing AI-enabled solutions that result in measurable operational outcomes and ROI. The Director will possess a unique blend of executive leadership, operational understanding, and technical expertise, enabling them to connect business challenges with innovative technologies and drive enterprise-wide adoption of AI capabilities., * Develop and execute a multi-year enterprise AI strategy aligned with corporate objectives * Identify opportunities where AI can improve business performance, project execution, safety, quality, estimating, scheduling, procurement, equipment utilization, risk management, and back-office operations * Establish a prioritized AI innovation portfolio and roadmap * Evaluate emerging technologies, vendors, platforms, and market trends * Serve as the primary advisor to executive leadership on AI opportunities, risks, investments, and organizational readiness * Translate business challenges into practical AI initiatives with measurable outcomes * Present business cases, investment proposals, and program results to executive stakeholders * Develop governance processes ensuring AI initiatives align with enterprise priorities * Partner directly with field operations, project teams, estimating, safety, engineering, finance, procurement, and corporate functions * Spend significant time understanding real-world workflows, pain points, and operational challenges * Build strong relationships across all business units to ensure AI solutions solve actual business problems rather than technology problems * Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI-enabled applications, automations, agents, and analytics solutions * Collaborate with application development, infrastructure, security, and data teams to deliver scalable solutions * Establish development standards, architecture patterns, and solution governance * Ensure successful adoption and business value realization * Partner with Information Security, Legal, Compliance, and Data Governance teams * Establish responsible AI practices, policies, and oversight * Evaluate risks associated with data privacy, intellectual property, regulatory requirements, model management, and AI-generated outputs * Ensure enterprise AI solutions operate within approved governance frameworks * Build and lead a high-performing AI Innovation team * Recruit, mentor, and develop AI engineers, solution developers, and technical specialists * Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, business partnership, and continuous learning * Establish delivery metrics, performance expectations, and career development plans, MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team. ## Related Videos - [Inside the AI Revolution: How Microsoft is Empowering the World to Achieve More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/869-inside-the-ai-revolution-how-microsoft-is-empowering-the-world-to-achieve-more) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Focoos AI: Building the Future of Computer Vision](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1659-focoos-ai-building-the-future-of-computer-vision) - [AI PowerPlay: Building High-Impact Teams & Transformative Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1005-ai-powerplay-building-high-impact-teams-transformative-solutions) - [The shadows that follow the AI generative models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/624-the-shadows-that-follow-the-ai-generative-models) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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