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Product director

Product director

BuildotsChicago, IL, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

About Buildots :

Buildots is a global leader in construction technology, leveraging AI and computer vision to automate on-site progress tracking. Our platform delivers accurate data, predictive performance insights, and automation tools that enhance project visibility, efficiency, and overall success. Buildots is deployed on large-scale construction projects across North America, the UK, and EMEA, backed by leading VCs, construction industry leaders, and top-tier angel investors.

About the Role :

We’re hiring a Product Director to drive Buildots’ most strategic and exploratory product initiatives—where uncertainty is high, but the upside is even higher.

This is a senior individual contributor role, designed for someone who understands the field (literally)—and now brings that lens to product thinking. You'll go deep with customers, partner with cross-functional teams, and turn real-world insights into scalable product outcomes.

You’ll own initiatives end-to-end—from idea to impact. That includes hands-on discovery, collaborative design, and partnering with R&D to get solutions in front of customers. You’ll flex between strategy and execution, doing what it takes to translate early bets into working product.

Responsibilities :

  • Own high-impact product initiatives from concept to integration within Buildots’ core product, ensuring short-term execution aligns with long-term strategy.
  • Identify and validate new product opportunities by collaborating with clients, data teams, and internal stakeholders.
  • Develop and execute rapid proof-of-concept initiatives that can be quickly validated and refined into scalable product features.
  • Work closely with R&D , ensuring that innovation is immediately actionable and seamlessly embedded into the product.
  • Drive ROI-driven decision-making , assessing the commercial and operational impact of new capabilities.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to sales, CS, and operations, helping shape how Buildots delivers and supports its most innovative solutions.
  • Balance inbound and outbound product leadership , with a higher emphasis on inbound execution compared to traditional product management roles in the team.

Requirements :

  • Proven construction expertise – At least 5 years of experience in construction or engineering , preferably with on-site experience in large-scale projects.
  • Analytical and strategic thinking – Exceptionally analytical, with a creative mindset and the ability to think strategically about complex problems .
  • Strong problem-solving abilities – Able to take initiatives from concept to execution in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
  • Excellent communication skills – Able to clearly articulate complex ideas and engage with executives, partners, and technical teams.
  • Technical and data-oriented – Comfortable diving into the details of systems, data, and product mechanics to ensure smooth implementation.
  • Willing to travel internationally 4-6 times per year to engage with clients, teams, and industry events.

    • You Might Be a Fit If You :

  • Are comfortable with both strategy and sleeves-rolled-up validation—you don’t wait for research, you go get it
  • Know how to run conversations on-site, in offices, and in exec reviews—you can navigate between detail and big picture
  • Thrive in ambiguity, but bias toward action—you're most useful when things are least clear
  • Care about outcomes, not just features—you measure success by real value delivered
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