Product Manager, Suffolk Technologies - UNAVAILABLE

Overview

About Suffolk Technologies:

The world of construction technology is vast and expansive, driven by significant venture investment. In the last 5 years we have seen an emergence of over 8,000 technology startups in the construction space. At Suffolk Technologies, we are capitalizing on the influx of solutions into the space and working hard to identify the most impactful companies early in their development.  In creating a robust construction technology ecosystem, comprised of our Suffolk projects, our product development and management teams, operations innovation group, and our external partner ecosystem, we have a unique ability to add immediate, impactful value to these startups through pilots, connections, and operational vetting. The Suffolk Technologies team is focused on sourcing and partnering with the most promising startups in our space to create a lasting impact on our industry, while also earning financial returns associated with the startups’ success.

About Suffolk:

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research/development.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $5.0 billion in annual revenue, 2,600 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, government, mission critical and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

Job Summary:

The Product Manager, Suffolk Technologies will work closely with startups on product roadmap and key feature development  to increase adoption across Suffolk and the construction industry more broadly.  This role will work to create enterprise value for Suffolk through partnerships with promising built world technologies.  The Product Manager, Suffolk Technologies responsibilities also include analyzing and presenting opportunities to recognize and capture value through the development and scaleup of technology companies at Suffolk.  Additionally, this role will work on deployment plans, performance evaluation, ROI analysis, and provide actionable feedback to the startups. Acting as a liaison between Suffolk Technologies, startups, and internal stakeholders, this role will cultivate startup relationships, drive product development, and create valuable partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage partnerships with startups to provide early testing, insights, and support that would better ensure smooth adoption and usage of new technologies at Suffolk and beyond.
• Evaluate the ROI of technology adoption and make data-driven recommendations for future deployments.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of select adopted technologies, providing recommendations for improvements to startups and the enterprise.
• Manage strong relationships with startups, understanding their goals and aligning them with Suffolk’s objectives.
• Capture feedback and insights from operations to inform iterative improvements for startups and support adoption across Suffolk and ultimately across the industry.
• Work with the technology companies to develop, present, and implement strategies to generate enterprise value (lowering cost, increasing fees, creating additional revenue streams) through scaling technologies across multiple job sites.
• Advise on the deployment plan and tactics of specific technologies within Suffolk Construction.
• Evaluate whether the technology solves pain points at Suffolk Construction and navigate the nuances between startup goals and Suffolk’s goals.
• Collaborate across Legal, Risk, IT, Data, and Operational Excellence to guarantee the tech solution's adherence to Suffolk's contractual terms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Construction or Real Estate experience required.
• Experience in innovation, product management, or change management.
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and present implementation plans and expected results for measurement.
• Passionate about driving innovation in the construction industry.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively and individually.
• Results driven, highly organized, able to prioritize and multi-tasking.
• Must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion. Integrity. Hard work. Professionalism. Caring

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with construction technology startups.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP or equivalent)

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law.  This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.