Construction Project Manager [AI & Automation]

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Construction Project Manager [AI & Automation] based in India. We are seeking a resourceful Construction Project Manager who combines strong construction management expertise with hands-on experience using AI and automation to improve project delivery. In this remote role, you will oversee construction schedules, budgets, contractor coordination, and project reporting while identifying opportunities to make operations faster and more efficient. You will use AI-assisted coding and no-code platforms to build practical tools, dashboards, and automated workflows that solve real construction challenges. Working closely with architecture, procurement, and construction teams across India and the United States, you will help maintain project visibility, reduce administrative bottlenecks, and improve decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to combine construction industry knowledge with experimentation and technology-driven problem-solving. It is ideal for an independent professional who enjoys turning complex processes into simple, effective solutions in a fast-moving, international environment.

Accountabilities

• Construction Project Planning and Management: Plan, coordinate, and monitor construction schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables across multiple projects. Ensure activities remain aligned with project objectives, timelines, and financial expectations.
• Contractor and Stakeholder Coordination: Manage communication and coordination with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders. Follow up on commitments, resolve coordination challenges, and maintain alignment across project teams.
• Progress Monitoring and Risk Management: Track construction progress, identify potential delays, cost overruns, and operational risks, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• AI-Powered Workflow Automation: Apply AI tools and automation technologies to improve construction planning, budgeting, scheduling, reporting, and contractor coordination. Identify repetitive or inefficient processes and develop solutions that reduce manual work.
• Internal Tool and Dashboard Development: Build practical internal tools, project dashboards, and automated workflows using AI-assisted coding and no-code platforms. Develop solutions such as scheduling trackers, contractor dashboards, cost-monitoring systems, and automated reporting tools.
• Construction Process Optimization: Automate recurring administrative tasks, including progress reports, cost tracking, Requests for Information (RFIs), status updates, and project documentation. Continuously identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Emerging Technology Evaluation: Stay informed about new AI tools and automation solutions relevant to construction management. Test promising technologies, evaluate their practical value, and implement solutions that address real project needs.
• Reporting and Performance Tracking: Prepare clear, accurate, and timely project reports for leadership, leveraging automation wherever possible. Maintain reliable, centralized information on schedules, budgets, project progress, and outstanding issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with architecture, procurement, and construction teams across India and the United States to ensure coordinated execution, clear communication, and consistent project visibility.
• Communication and Knowledge Sharing: Explain project status, technical tools, risks, and proposed improvements in a clear and accessible manner to both construction professionals and non-technical stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement and Ownership: Take initiative in identifying operational challenges, experimenting with potential solutions, and delivering functional tools without relying on extensive supervision or predefined processes.

Requirements

• Professional Experience: 3–7 years of experience in construction project management, project controls, construction planning, or a related field.
• Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Construction Management Expertise: Strong understanding of construction processes, scheduling, budgeting, project controls, contractor …