Digital Process Automation Specialist Mission Critical

About Alston Construction:

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For over 35 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees clients and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries a superb benefits package and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance we have also received numerous Best Places to Work awards!

We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values: commitment integrity teamwork and respect. As our CEO Paul Little says In order to be successful at Alston Construction you must enjoy seeing success in others. If this sounds like you and what youre looking for wed love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical dental vision prescription safety glasses short-term disability long-term disability life insurance/AD&D HSA health FSA dependent daycare FSA EAP 401(k) Roth 401(k) After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time paid holidays tuition reimbursement Tickets at Work paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Job Summary: The overall goal of theDigital Process Automation Specialist to be responsible for designing building and implementing technology-driven solutions that streamline how we work. This individual will serve as the internal expert on AI tools workflow automation and data management translating complex processes into efficient scalable systems that empower our project teams across all phases of Mission Critical construction. This role requires someone who can both build powerful tools and teach others how to use them bridging the gap between technology and the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Build and maintain a company-wide AI prompt library tailored to construction workflows
• Develop standardized prompts for RFIs submittals change orders meeting minutes and daily reports
• Evaluate and recommend new AI tools as the landscape evolves
• Train staff on effective consistent AI usage across departments
• Create quick-reference guides and cheat sheets for field and office teams
  
• Build advanced templates using Power Query macros pivot tables and dynamic formulas
• Automate repetitive reporting including cost reports labor tracking and material logs
• Standardize data entry formats across all projects to ensure clean reliable data
• Build executive and PM-level dashboards for real-time project visibility
• Audit and improve existing spreadsheets to eliminate errors and inefficiencies
  
• Build executive dashboards showing project health cost trends and schedule performance
• Automate weekly and monthly reporting packages across all active projects
• Develop Mission Critical-specific KPI tracking tools
• Consolidate multi-project data into company-wide performance views
• Build tracking tools for all MC project phases: design construction commissioning and turnover
• Automate punch list and commissioning documentation workflows
• Create structured owner reporting templates that meet Mission Critical client expectations
• Support MEP and commissioning data coordination across teams and subcontractors
  
• Conduct workshops lunch-and-learns and one-on-one training for all staff levels
• Create SOPs how-to guides and video tutorials for all tools and workflows
• Serve as the internal go-to resource for AI Excel and platform questions
• Develop and manage a company-wide digital skills program
  

Education Experience and Licensing/Certifications include:

• 3 years of experience in a data management IT or process improvement role
  
• Experience in the construction industry specifically with a General Contractor
  
• Familiarity with Mission Critical construction phases and documentation requirements
  
• Experience with Power BI Bluebeam Autodesk or similar construction technology platforms
  
• Background in process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma or similar)
  
• Experience developing SOPs and internal training programs
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Power Query macros pivot tables dynamic formulas)
  
• Hands-on experience with Procore or a comparable construction management platform
  
• Working knowledge of AI tools such as Claude ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot in a business setting
  
• Experience building automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate or similar tools
  
• Strong communication and training skills ability to teach technical concepts to non-technical staff
  
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and documentation habits
  

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

Senior IC