--- title: 'Director of AI & Innovation at KP Reddy Co.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-ai-innovation-kp-reddy-co-melbourne-zv7nrkvzd4qf' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Director of AI & Innovation at KP Reddy Co. - **Company:** KP Reddy Co. - **Location:** Melbourne, Australia - **Employment:** full-time - **Posted:** 2026-06-11 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/KPR/08d279b0-7178-4a10-a7ee-67ffe137b9de/application **Skills:** AI, Automation, BIM automation, Generative design, Predictive scheduling, AI-assisted QA/QC, Bid development > Lead the enterprise-wide AI strategy and roadmap for a top-ranked AEC firm, driving adoption from project teams to the C-suite. Evaluate workflows, pilot emerging AI tools, and manage change to integrate automation into design, engineering, and construction services. ## Job description Director of AI & Innovation Melbourne, Florida Build the AI playbook for a top-ranked national design and construction firm. We have an opening to support our client, a nationally ranked AEC firm with expertise in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, commercial, and federal markets across the U.S. and around the world. The firm has made a company-wide commitment to AI and is hiring the person who will lead it. This is not a “maintain the tools” role. There is no existing AI program to inherit. You'll assess the entire enterprise, decide where AI creates real leverage, build the roadmap, and drive adoption from project teams to the C-suite. You'll work directly with the CEO and division presidents, which means your recommendations don't die in committee. They get funded and deployed. ## What You'll Own You'll evaluate current workflows across design, engineering, and construction services and identify where AI and automation genuinely move the needle on efficiency, quality, and risk. From there, you'll build and execute the firm's AI roadmap: piloting emerging tools (BIM automation, generative design, predictive scheduling, AI-assisted QA/QC and bid development), partnering with IT and legal on secure and scalable deployment, and leading the change management that turns pilots into firm-wide practice. You'll also be the public face of the firm's innovation story: presenting at industry events, publishing case studies, and working directly with clients on AI-enabled project delivery. What Makes You a Fit - 5+ years of experience in the AEC industry. - 3 to 5 years of leadership in technology, innovation, or digital transformation, with a proven track record of deploying AI at scale. - 8 to 15 years of total professional experience. - Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, computer/data science, or a technology-focused business field (Master's preferred). Just as important: you're the rare translator who can sit with a CEO on strategy in the morning and walk a project team through a new workflow in the afternoon. You're curious, you experiment fast, and you know that adoption is a people problem before it's a technology problem. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. ## Why This Role Most AEC firms are still debating AI. This one has already committed, with executive sponsorship, budget, and a mandate. You'd be defining what AI in AEC looks like for an entire national firm, with the visibility and authority to actually do it. And the setting isn't bad either: headquarters sit on Florida's Space Coast, where you can watch rocket launches from the office, reach the beach in minutes, and enjoy a far lower cost of living than most innovation hubs. Firm name and full details shared with qualified candidates on first conversation. ## About KP Reddy Co. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: KP Reddy Co. accelerates innovation in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry through advisory, programs, community, and construction project delivery. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped / self-funded) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA (also has an office in Atlanta, GA) - **Founded**: Not publicly disclosed (founder has ~30 years of industry experience) - **Founders**: KP Reddy ## Core Business - **Industry**: AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) / Built Environment / Business Consulting and Services - **Target Customers**: B2B – Owner/developers, owner reps, general contractors/subcontractors, architects, engineers, and technology startups in the built environment - **Mission**: “To be a catalyst to drive change, working with people and companies at all stages of their innovation journey.” ## Products & Services - **Advisory & Strategic Consulting**: Helps AEC firms plan portfolio, validate strategy, reduce project risk, and align teams. - **Construction Project Delivery**: Full-service management of construction projects for frontier-tech companies (AI, defense, robotics) – covering plan, procure, build, and deliver. - **Peer Groups & Masterminds**: Facilitated programs (e.g., “Mastermind” peer groups) for AEC leaders. - **Online Community**: Members-only platform for AEC owners, designers, builders, and reps. - **Events & Demo Day**: Monthly AEC Demo Day showcasing startups; annual summit (10 years running); AEC Happy Hours. - **Podcasts & Content**: #1 podcast in the AEC sector; blogs, research reports, and books by KP Reddy (e.g., *BIM for Building Owners and Developers*, *Creating the Intangible Enterprise*). - **Assessments**: Benchmarking tools to help AEC firms understand their starting point on growth strategies. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Revenue not publicly available; 6 employees (as of mid-2026) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed (company is bootstrapped) - **Growth Signals**: - Podcast is #1 in the AEC sector - Monthly AEC Demo Day and annual summit attracting global participants - Founder KP Reddy has three successful exits (IPOs on NASDAQ, NYSE) and previously ran Georgia Tech’s ATDC incubator - Active job postings for Field Marketing Coordinator and Software Engineer, indicating scaling efforts ## Competitive Advantages - Deep domain expertise: Founder and team have managed $8B+ in construction across all roles (owner, owner rep, architect, engineer, contractor). - Integrated model: Combines advisory, community, and hands-on project delivery – a rare one-stop shop for AEC innovation. - Thought leadership: Authoritative books, popular podcast, and long-standing influence in the AEC space. ## Strategic Focus - Expand the community and online programs to reach more AEC professionals globally. - Grow the construction project delivery arm, especially for clients in AI, defense, and robotics. - Continue developing AI-powered tools (e.g., predictive analytics for project risk) to differentiate service offerings. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Small, entrepreneurial team (≈6 people) where everyone wears multiple hats; founder is a well-known industry figure. - **Remote/Hybrid**: Positions listed as “hybrid” based in Atlanta (e.g., Full Stack Software Engineer). - **Impact**: Opportunity to shape the future of a legacy industry (AEC) with a company that is actively building tools, community, and delivery services. - **Perks**: Not detailed, but likely lean startup – autonomy, ownership, and direct mentorship from a founder with deep startup and corporate experience. ## Sources 1. [kpreddy.co](https://kpreddy.co/) 2. [linkedin.com/company/kpreddy](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kpreddy) 3. [kpreddy.co/services](https://kpreddy.co/services) 4. [kpreddy.co/biography](https://kpreddy.co/biography) 5. 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