Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader! Core Purpose: Building enduring relationships and strong communities Core Values: Integrity – Do the right thing…always be respectful, honest and fair Commitment – Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises Teamwork – Collaborate to foster trust and success for all Value People – Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions Our Company For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape. Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA is consistently ranked by Engineering News Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast. We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value. Summary This position is responsible for leading and implementing enterprise-wide initiatives related to data strategy, business intelligence, and emerging artificial intelligence capabilities. The role will shape and transform organizational data into actionable insights and automation solutions that drive strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and innovation while utilizing their deep expertise in: Power BI, cloud data platforms, artificial intelligence, data management, and stakeholder engagement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Strategic Leadership & Vision Partner with the CIO to define and implement data and AI strategies aligned with organizational goals. Build and lead the delivery of products, services and visualization for the organization. Cultivate a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning across data, analytics, and AI initiatives. Act as a key thought leader in advancing the organization’s use of data and AI, continuously assessing market trends and new capabilities. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align AI and data strategy with operational needs and long-term strategic plans. Program & Project Management Partner with Manager of Projects and Programs to manage full lifecycle of data and AI initiatives—from discovery and planning to delivery and optimization. Drive Agile project delivery, sprint planning, KPI development, and cross-functional collaboration. Aid in vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets related to AI, Data Analytics and Master Data Management to maximize value and mitigate risk. Coordinate the integration of newly acquired technologies and platforms into the broader organization structure. Data Analytics, Data Management & Business Intelligence In partnership with the CIO develop and oversee enterprise Power BI solutions, ensuring actionable, real-time insights for executives and operational teams. Lead the development of dashboards and reports for key business functions including finance, operations, construction, and IT. Ensure robust data governance, integrity, and security across platforms and use cases. Implement and manage the master data management (MDM) and data strategy in partnership with CIO Serve as internal AI, analytics and data subject matter expert Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Guide the selection and application of AI technologies such as NLP, forecasting models, and generative AI tools (e.g., OpenAI, Claude, Joist, CoPilot, Etc.). Identify use cases for AI automation and augmentation of business processes. Oversee training initiatives in prompt engineering, responsible AI use, and hands-on exploration of emerging tools. Build on current policy and guidelines to maintain critical governance and risk management of A.I. practices aligned to the organization Enterprise Risk Management committee. Partner with CIO for data privacy, data management and data design structure of A.I. in the KA enterprise architecture. Research and identify and recommend innovative A.I. tools to CIO and BTIC committee for further analysis and testing. Serve as the point of contact for enterprise AI platform configuration, security and utilization. General Support and Maintenance: Support and maintain the toolsets, including but not limited to MRI, VersaPay, Amicus, Avid, Conservice, ADP, Etc. Partner with the Helpdesk on support methodology, responsibilities matrix and support structures Manage all upgrades and implementations of assigned toolset via the CIO Influence ideas and process related to data analytics and AI to best support internal user experience with technologies. Own the configuration and administration of primary toolsets as well as 100s of secondary/tertiary applications. Ensure toolsets that support AI functions are optimized, maintained and aligned to business needs and security protocols. Team Leadership: Partner with the CIO to drive the strategy of the IT department and organization and create an inclusive culture to embrace change, innovation and technology. Direct supervisory responsibility for a team of direct reports. Responsible for the growth and development of direct reports. Providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance. Ability to lead and work with others cooperatively recognizes and reward people for their achievements; and provides constructive and timely coaching, performance assessment and feedback. Foster cross-functional team collaboration between IT, operations, finance and field teams to strengthen data-informed decision-making and drive performance. Champion internal upskilling around analytics and AI to better integrate data access and empower end users. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General: 10+ years in data analytics, business intelligence, or technical program management roles. 5+ years’ experience leading a team 5+ years in AI/ML project delivery or emerging tech strategy roles. Strong hands-on experience with Power BI, SQL, Python/R, and cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS). Demonstrated success in leading large-scale data strategy, cloud migration, and analytics modernization. Expertise in Agile methodologies, team coaching, and stakeholder engagement Proven track record of mentoring data professionals and managing Communities of Practice. Understanding of business value related to features and functions Demonstrated computer proficiency Microsoft O365(Word, Excel and Outlook, SharePoint), and other Building Information Modeling technologies. Ability to identify project specific design phase needs related VDC/BIM applications and work with internal and external resources for appropriate deployment on a project. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, building and maintaining a positive team environment Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to influence and partner with different levels of the organization to achieve results Ability to develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships with others inside and outside the organization who can provide information, assistance and support Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others Other: Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Travel as required for project needs. Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Field/Jobsite Requirements: Frequently sits, stands and talks. Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must work on ladders at Data Center server racks, server rooms and offices as necessary to service server and network components. Ability to maneuver on ladders and scaffolding, walk through sand or mud, climb on and around vehicles and construction equipment at construction sites. Salary Range:   $150,000 to $180,000 annually, plus discretionary incentive program. Pay is based on many factors including but not limited to education, skill, experience, training, certifications, and other business needs. Why KA? We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future. We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program. KA offers full time employees (30+ hours) a significant Total Rewards package including: Medical insurance Plan Options Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Flex Spending Accounts (FSA) Wellness Program Fitness Center (Minneapolis) KA University Training and Development Fitness Center, KA corporate headquarters, Minneapolis 401(k) Plan Company sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability Company sponsored Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Time Off including vacation, sick and holiday pay Workplace Flexibility Paid Parental Leave Paid Military Leave for Active Reserve Duty Part time/Transition Options Free Parking Along with our employer sponsored plans, we also offer an array of Voluntary Benefits and other perks. Make A Positive Impact Kraus-Anderson is an AA EOE including disability and vet employer