STAFF PRODUCT OWNER, INDIRECT COST (Construction & Facilities)

As an AI Product Owner, Indirect Cost, you will lead the development and deployment of AI-driven cost solutions focused on construction, facilities, infrastructure, and other indirect spending categories. Working closely with Global Construction, Facilities, Procurement, and Program Management teams, you will identify opportunities to improve project economics, optimize spending, and increase transparency across capital projects.

This role requires strong expertise in construction budget & cost management, project execution processes & improvement, and the ability to leverage data and AI to improve decision quality and cost performance.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead identification and implementation of AI-powered cost optimization initiatives across construction, infrastructure, and facilities projects.

• Partner with Construction, Facilities, Procurement, Finance, and Cost organizations to identify strategic and operational cost opportunities.

• Analyze project estimates, contracts, change orders, schedules, and historical project performance data to identify savings potential.

• Develop business cases, ROI analyses, and benefit tracking methodologies for proposed initiatives.

• Collaborate with Data Scientists and Data Engineers to create scalable digital solutions supporting cost and project management processes.

• Establish cost visibility and analytics capabilities to improve project decision making.

• Drive adoption of AI-enabled tools throughout construction planning and execution workflows.

• Monitor financial impact and ensure sustainable value realization.

Other & AI Responsibilities

• Develop best practices and governance for construction cost analytics.

• Support deployment of predictive and generative AI capabilities across capital project processes.

• Collaborate with global stakeholders to scale successful initiatives.

• Promote responsible and effective use of AI technologies.

Candidate Profile / Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related discipline.

• 7+ years of experience in construction cost management, capital projects, project controls or related functions.

• Mandatory experience managing construction costs and project financial performance.

• Strong understanding of construction project lifecycle, estimating, contract management, change management, and project execution processes.

• Experience leading large-scale cost improvement or transformation projects.

• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and business case development skills.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor construction or high-tech manufacturing facility experience.

• Experience with AI, digital transformation, data analytics, or project controls tools.

• Familiarity with EPC, procurement, and capital project governance processes.

• Consulting experience a strong Plus