AI & Automation Program Manager

Tropic Mechanical is South Florida’s premier Design-Build and Design-Assist HVAC contractor, delivering innovative, engineering-driven HVAC solutions across Healthcare, Institutional, Commercial, and Laboratory environments. For over 60 years, we’ve built a reputation for quality, safety, and performance.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an AI & Automation Program Manager to turn smart ideas into real-world results, while partnering with teams across the organization to identify opportunities, design automated solutions, and deliver measurable impact.

Responsibilities

Strategic + Business Impact

• Partner with leaders across Project Management, BIM/VDC, Estimating, Field Operations, and Human Resources to drive AI implementation processes. 
• Design and own the AI & Automation Roadmap, prioritizing initiatives with real ROI using robotics and AI based real world field analytics tools
• Present solutions, align stakeholders, and track success through productivity and cost-benefit metrics

Technical + Execution

• Build and deploy automations to streamline workflows, enhance customer service, and simplify business processes complexity to include, but not limited to
  • Project/Scheduling optimization
  • Gamification of field work and performance
  • KPI consolidation and real-time dashboards
  • Equipment tracking and organization
• Integrate and drive AI implementation into existing processes within the organization, including but not limited to estimating, schedule analysis, and BIM/VDC.
• Pilot, train, and scale successful solutions while maintaining governance, data privacy, and security

Continuous Evolution

• Serve as an internal AI champion, educating teams on best practices
• Monitor emerging technologies and introduce innovations that benefit field and office teams

Requirements

• Experience in AI, automation, or digital transformation initiatives
• Strong ability to bridge business operations and technical solutions
• Proven project ownership and cross-functional leadership skills
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on execution approach
• Strong proficiency with automation tools and LLM-based AI platforms
• Clear communicator comfortable working with both field teams and executives
• Construction, mechanical, or HVAC workflow exposure is a plus

Work Environment & Travel

• Office-based role with standard physical requirements
• Occasional regional travel to project sites during onboarding or implementation
• Mileage and travel expenses covered per company policy