Input Output (IOHK)
Chief Technology Officer - Heavy Construction & Contracting
Input Output (IOHK), Gillette, Wyoming, us, 82717
Overview
Chief Technology Officer - Heavy Construction & Contracting. This Senior Executive role will drive our heavy-construction contracting business into the next era of data-driven, robotics-enabled excellence. You will be the architect of our technological evolution—shaping systems that deliver safer, faster and more profitable projects in challenging environments. Job purpose:
Define and own the end-to-end technology vision, translating frontier-site challenges into transformative solutions. Lead research, development and large-scale deployments of autonomous earth-moving equipment, laser-guided screeds, drones, humanoid robots and BIM-based digital twins. Integrate AI-powered analytics, IoT telemetry and cyber-physical security to optimize safety, quality and profitability. Partner with the executive leadership team to secure funding and resources for strategic initiatives, build cap-ex business cases, and drive operator adoption through tailored training and change-management programs. Ensure every project benefits from best-of-breed solutions while upholding data governance, cloud resilience and regulatory compliance. This role reports to the GM/CEO, with a dotted line to the Board of Directors, and requires both hands-on technologist curiosity and strategic business acumen. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Roadmapping: Craft a 3-5-year technology strategy and translate it into annual plans, budget requests and KPIs. Lead cap-ex/business cases that articulate ROI, TCO and risk mitigation for autonomous and digital-twin investments. Automation & Robotics Deployment: Scout, evaluate and integrate autonomous earth-moving systems, laser-guided screeds, drones, computer-vision safety platforms and humanoid robots. Oversee pilot design, vendor selection, lab prototyping and phased field rollouts with rapid iteration. Digital Construction & Data Analytics: Implement BIM-based digital twins across project lifecycles for real-time progress tracking and predictive what-if simulations. Architect IoT telemetry frameworks and predictive-maintenance analytics to optimize uptime, utilization and labor productivity. Innovation Portfolio Management & R&D Oversight: Establish an R&D lab governance model with ideation pipelines, vendor partnerships, university collaborations and pilot-to-scale processes. Ensure projects deliver cost-effective, competitive products and transitions from prototype to production. Stakeholder Enablement & Change Management: Translate site-level pain points into executive-level business cases and ROI dashboards. Design operator training programs and digital adoption frameworks to drive sustained utilization. Governance, Security & Regulatory Compliance: Define architecture standards, data-governance policies, cloud-security controls and cyber-physical safety protocols. Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO 19650 for BIM) and internal audit mandates. Team Leadership & Culture Building: Lead a lean internal technology team; matrix-manage field-IT, data-science and cybersecurity resources. Foster a culture of safety-first innovation through learning forums and cross-functional groups. Technology Vigilance & Industry Trends: Stay ahead of UAV and autonomous-systems trends; maintain a watch list and conduct horizon-scanning and feasibility assessments. Executive Collaboration & Resource Growth: Collaborate with the executive team to secure resources for strategic growth and investments in talent, infrastructure and partnerships. The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive; you will perform other tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization. Requirements
Key Competencies
Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Translate business goals into technology roadmaps and quantify benefits. Robotics & Automation Expertise: Deep understanding of autonomous machinery, computer vision, ROS-based systems and integration challenges. Digital Construction Proficiency: Hands-on experience with BIM tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks), digital-twin platforms and IoT architectures. Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficient in predictive analytics, KPI-driven performance tracking and A/B testing of field pilots. Change Management & Communication: Lead multi-stakeholder change and translate technical concepts into business value. Vendor & Partnership Management: Experience building win-win relationships with robotics OEMs, software vendors and research institutions. Governance & Cyber-Physical Security: Familiar with cloud practices (AWS, Azure), data-governance frameworks and OT/IT convergence risks. Leadership & Talent Development: Experience recruiting, mentoring and retaining engineers, data scientists and field technologists. Education / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Robotics), Computer Science or related STEM field. Advanced degree (M.Sc., Ph.D. or MBA) strongly preferred. 10+ years in progressive technology leadership roles within heavy civil, mining, energy, EPC, aerospace, defense or robotics environments. Proven track record deploying automation, IoT and digital-twin solutions at scale with measurable safety, quality and productivity improvements. Demonstrated leadership in a technology-driven organization with experience building and managing large, cross-functional teams and complex projects. Extensive knowledge of UAV technology, AI and systems integration, including drone platforms, avionics, sensor payloads and flight-control software. Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with ability to develop multi-year roadmaps and cap-ex business cases. Excellent communication skills for site operators, executives, vendors and board members. Comfortable in remote/rural project environments with hands-on troubleshooting. Benefits
Base salary range: $270k–$370k per year, with final offer based on experience and interview performance. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401k Life Insurance We value diversity and provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Seniority level
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Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries
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Chief Technology Officer - Heavy Construction & Contracting. This Senior Executive role will drive our heavy-construction contracting business into the next era of data-driven, robotics-enabled excellence. You will be the architect of our technological evolution—shaping systems that deliver safer, faster and more profitable projects in challenging environments. Job purpose:
Define and own the end-to-end technology vision, translating frontier-site challenges into transformative solutions. Lead research, development and large-scale deployments of autonomous earth-moving equipment, laser-guided screeds, drones, humanoid robots and BIM-based digital twins. Integrate AI-powered analytics, IoT telemetry and cyber-physical security to optimize safety, quality and profitability. Partner with the executive leadership team to secure funding and resources for strategic initiatives, build cap-ex business cases, and drive operator adoption through tailored training and change-management programs. Ensure every project benefits from best-of-breed solutions while upholding data governance, cloud resilience and regulatory compliance. This role reports to the GM/CEO, with a dotted line to the Board of Directors, and requires both hands-on technologist curiosity and strategic business acumen. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Roadmapping: Craft a 3-5-year technology strategy and translate it into annual plans, budget requests and KPIs. Lead cap-ex/business cases that articulate ROI, TCO and risk mitigation for autonomous and digital-twin investments. Automation & Robotics Deployment: Scout, evaluate and integrate autonomous earth-moving systems, laser-guided screeds, drones, computer-vision safety platforms and humanoid robots. Oversee pilot design, vendor selection, lab prototyping and phased field rollouts with rapid iteration. Digital Construction & Data Analytics: Implement BIM-based digital twins across project lifecycles for real-time progress tracking and predictive what-if simulations. Architect IoT telemetry frameworks and predictive-maintenance analytics to optimize uptime, utilization and labor productivity. Innovation Portfolio Management & R&D Oversight: Establish an R&D lab governance model with ideation pipelines, vendor partnerships, university collaborations and pilot-to-scale processes. Ensure projects deliver cost-effective, competitive products and transitions from prototype to production. Stakeholder Enablement & Change Management: Translate site-level pain points into executive-level business cases and ROI dashboards. Design operator training programs and digital adoption frameworks to drive sustained utilization. Governance, Security & Regulatory Compliance: Define architecture standards, data-governance policies, cloud-security controls and cyber-physical safety protocols. Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO 19650 for BIM) and internal audit mandates. Team Leadership & Culture Building: Lead a lean internal technology team; matrix-manage field-IT, data-science and cybersecurity resources. Foster a culture of safety-first innovation through learning forums and cross-functional groups. Technology Vigilance & Industry Trends: Stay ahead of UAV and autonomous-systems trends; maintain a watch list and conduct horizon-scanning and feasibility assessments. Executive Collaboration & Resource Growth: Collaborate with the executive team to secure resources for strategic growth and investments in talent, infrastructure and partnerships. The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive; you will perform other tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization. Requirements
Key Competencies
Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Translate business goals into technology roadmaps and quantify benefits. Robotics & Automation Expertise: Deep understanding of autonomous machinery, computer vision, ROS-based systems and integration challenges. Digital Construction Proficiency: Hands-on experience with BIM tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks), digital-twin platforms and IoT architectures. Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficient in predictive analytics, KPI-driven performance tracking and A/B testing of field pilots. Change Management & Communication: Lead multi-stakeholder change and translate technical concepts into business value. Vendor & Partnership Management: Experience building win-win relationships with robotics OEMs, software vendors and research institutions. Governance & Cyber-Physical Security: Familiar with cloud practices (AWS, Azure), data-governance frameworks and OT/IT convergence risks. Leadership & Talent Development: Experience recruiting, mentoring and retaining engineers, data scientists and field technologists. Education / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Robotics), Computer Science or related STEM field. Advanced degree (M.Sc., Ph.D. or MBA) strongly preferred. 10+ years in progressive technology leadership roles within heavy civil, mining, energy, EPC, aerospace, defense or robotics environments. Proven track record deploying automation, IoT and digital-twin solutions at scale with measurable safety, quality and productivity improvements. Demonstrated leadership in a technology-driven organization with experience building and managing large, cross-functional teams and complex projects. Extensive knowledge of UAV technology, AI and systems integration, including drone platforms, avionics, sensor payloads and flight-control software. Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with ability to develop multi-year roadmaps and cap-ex business cases. Excellent communication skills for site operators, executives, vendors and board members. Comfortable in remote/rural project environments with hands-on troubleshooting. Benefits
Base salary range: $270k–$370k per year, with final offer based on experience and interview performance. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401k Life Insurance We value diversity and provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Information Technology Industries
Non-profit Organizations Primary and Secondary Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Input Output (IOHK) by 2x. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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