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Establish and lead a modern, AI-native software engineering practice from the ground up to accelerate digital transformation. This includes defining the technical vision, recruiting AI-fluent talent, and delivering high-quality applications for field-based project teams.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and over 12 years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in leadership. Candidates must have hands-on experience with AI coding agents, LLM APIs, and a proven track record of leading lean, agile teams.
Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.
Director, Head of Software EngineeringHITT is seeking a Head of Software Engineering to build a modern, AI-native software engineering practice from the ground up. This is a senior leadership role for an engineering executive with a builder’s mindset: someone who has seen firsthand how agentic, AI-enabled development is changing the way software gets made — and who knows how to turn that shift into a durable advantage for one of the nation’s largest general contractors. They bring the vision, technical depth, and people leadership to define how software gets built at HITT as the firm scales.
Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Head of Software Engineering will establish HITT’s agentic engineering practice from scratch — setting the technical vision, standing up lean, agile product teams, and creating the standards, workflows, and culture that let small teams of AI-fluent engineers deliver high-quality software at a pace traditional development organizations cannot match. This leader understands that tools are only half the story: lasting change comes from people, and they will be as invested in recruiting and developing talent as in technology itself.
The Head of Software Engineering is accountable for the structure and growth of the engineering organization, the delivery of applications and platforms that serve HITT’s project teams and jobsites nationwide, and the development of a new generation of AI-enabled engineering talent — hiring builders who already work this way and training HITT’s existing developers in new methods. The role partners closely with senior leaders across the firm and serves as a visible champion for the responsible, high-leverage use of AI in how HITT builds.
Responsibilities
Agentic Engineering Practice
Design, launch, and lead HITT’s agentic engineering practice from the ground up, defining the operating model, team structure, and software development lifecycle for AI-enabled delivery
Establish standards, guardrails, and best practices for agentic development — including AI coding agents and assistants, prompt and context engineering, human-in-the-loop review, automated testing, and evaluation
Select, implement, and evolve the AI development toolchain (coding agents, LLM platforms, orchestration frameworks, and integrations), reassessing regularly as the landscape advances
Partner with the CIO on the enterprise technology, data, and AI roadmap, ensuring the engineering practice accelerates HITT’s broader digital transformation
Ensure the software the practice ships are reliable, fast, and usable in high-velocity, decentralized field environments with users of many backgrounds
Talent, Recruiting & Enablement
Recruit and hire engineers and engineering leaders who thrive in lean, agile, AI-augmented teams, and position HITT as a destination for top AI-native engineering talent
Design and deliver training and enablement programs that upskill HITT’s existing developers in AI-enabled development methods: from hands-on workshops and pairing to internal playbooks and certification
Build a deep talent bench and clear career paths within the engineering function to ensure succession for senior roles
Foster a culture of experimentation — fail fast and pivot — while managing risk responsibly
Delivery & Engineering Excellence
Bring structure, accountability, and delivery discipline to the software engineering function, balancing execution (≈60%) with innovation (≈40%)
Implement lean, agile delivery practices built on small batches, rapid iteration, continuous integration and deployment, and measurable outcomes
Engineer security, quality, and compliance into every product, in alignment with HITT’s zero trust cybersecurity strategy and NIST-aligned frameworks
Define engineering KPIs and provide ongoing transparency to the executive team on velocity, quality, adoption, and business value delivered
Leverage external partners strategically while avoiding over-reliance on consultants, building enduring in-house engineering capability
Executive Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive and operational leaders on what modern, AI-enabled software development makes possible for the business
Partner with operations, virtual design and construction (VDC), preconstruction, and corporate functions to identify high-value opportunities for custom software, automation, and agentic workflows
Represent HITT’s engineering practice externally, in recruiting, industry forums, and the broader technology community, to attract talent and partnerships
Champion responsible AI use, model governance, and data stewardship across the software portfolio
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
12+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including 5+ years leading engineering teams or organizations; experience building a team, practice, or product organization from scratch is strongly preferred
Current, hands-on experience with AI-enabled and agentic software development, including AI coding agents and assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor), LLM APIs, agent frameworks and orchestration, retrieval-augmented generation, and evaluation practices
Demonstrated success recruiting strong engineers and training existing developers in new tools, methods, and ways of working
Proven track record leading lean, agile teams that ship, balancing innovation with operational discipline in a complex enterprise
Deep grounding in modern software engineering practice: cloud-native architecture, APIs and integration, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and test automation
Strong product sense and user empathy; experience delivering software for field-based or operational users (construction, engineering, manufacturing, logistics) is a plus
Executive-level communication and presentation skills; able to build conviction with C-suite audiences and translate deep technical topics for business leaders
Financial and vendor management acumen, with experience owning budgets and managing platform and tooling ecosystems
In accordance with Virginia Senate Bill 215 (SB 215), the base salary range for this position is:
Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.
HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
HITT Contracting provides a wide range of construction services across the nation, from complex core and shell buildings and renovations to interior fit-outs and routine service work. No matter the project size or type, HITT delivers a premium construction experience on every project it builds. With 2025 revenues of $13.1 billion and 3,300+ team members in 16 office locations nationwide, HITT is ranked as one of the top 10 largest general contractors in the U.S. For more than 85 years, the Washington, DC area-headquartered company has been elevating the business of building nationwide through innovation, research and development, sustainability, and by working tirelessly and intentionally to earn clients’ trust by making every building experience exceptional. #IgnitingProgress
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