Automated Construction Product Manager – Civil Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of automated civil construction solutions from the initial concept and requirements definition to development and deployment readiness.

• Convert civil engineering and field requirements into product, functional, and technical specifications.

• Establish product roadmaps, set priorities, determine milestones, identify dependencies, and define success metrics.

• Incorporate robotic equipment, automation technologies, software, and construction processes into scalable solutions.

• Identify capability gaps and work collaboratively with internal teams and external technology partners.

• Outline construction workflows, sequencing, equipment needs, and operational constraints.

• Facilitate automation in earthwork, excavation, grading, trenching, utilities, site preparation, and material handling.

• Assess autonomous and semi-autonomous equipment based on production rates, excavation depths, tolerances, capabilities, and site limitations.

• Collaborate with robotics, engineering, software, equipment, construction, and operations teams to ensure technical feasibility and constructability.

• Analyze the financial and operational viability of automation solutions.

• Develop ROI models, business cases, scenarios, and sensitivity analyses comparing automated versus conventional construction methods.

• Engage in business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and prioritizing investments.

• Set performance and acceptance criteria, and support pilots, field trials, and solution validation.

• Measure technical, operational, productivity, and financial performance to enhance solutions and validate ROI assumptions.

• Coordinate efforts among internal teams, equipment manufacturers, robotics companies, and technology partners throughout development and testing.

• Relay product status, business cases, investment needs, risks, and recommendations to leadership.

• Assess solution readiness for repeatable and scalable field deployment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

• Over 7 years of experience in civil engineering, heavy civil construction, infrastructure, construction technology, automation, or a related field.

• Comprehensive understanding of civil construction methods, field operations, and construction sequencing.

• Experience in earthwork, excavation, grading, trenching, utilities, site preparation, and/or material handling.

• Proficient in translating construction requirements into technical and operational solution specifications.

• Experience in ROI analysis, financial modeling, cost-benefit analyses, business case development, budgeting, or other financial evaluations.

• Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional technical initiatives.

• Strong analytical, business, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Preferred experience in product management, technical product management, systems engineering, solution development, or technical program management.

• Preferred experience in construction automation, robotics, autonomous heavy equipment, industrial automation, or construction technology.

• Preferred experience in developing and implementing new technologies or integrated equipment solutions.

• Familiarity with autonomous excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, machine control, sensors, telematics, or related technologies is preferred.

• Preferred experience in material handling or automated material movement.

• Experience working with robotics firms, heavy equipment manufacturers, technology providers, or systems integrators is preferred.

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is a plus but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.