Director of Research, Future Workforce
Director of Research, Future Workforce
BuiltWorlds
Greater Chicago Area
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About the Company
BuiltWorlds’ mission is to catalyze the successful transformation of the buildings and infrastructure sector by connecting and informing all stakeholders in the built ecosystem.
Through a suite of subscription memberships, providing access to our events and digital resources, BuiltWorlds arms these stakeholders with the information, connections and tools they need, to thrive as the multi-trillion dollar building and industrial industries undergo digital transformation.
We are a well-funded early-stage startup who is led by a seasoned entrepreneur and board of industry veterans. To date, we have raised more than $5M, have connected 2,000 users from 270 companies across twenty-four countries, and we are just getting started!
Operating as part of the research team, the Director of Research, Future Workforce will lead the strategy and growth of the future workforce topic within the business. This is a management role where the individual will be responsible for the overall execution and strategy of future workforce research track, collaborating with sales, marketing, and operations on retention of existing members and acquisition of new members, developing relationships with member companies, programming and leading events, and ensuring alignment of the program to the overall business. In addition, this individual may be asked to take on a position of leadership of the research team as a whole.
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing the planning and execution of annual performance goals for the Future Workforce Research Category
- Take on a role of public-facing thought leadership in the AEC community including speaking engagements at BuiltWorlds and partner events, writing analyst briefings and content, and leading group discussions around future workforce topic areas.
- Overseeing the execution and quality of research reports, lists, articles, forum meetings, and conference events.
- Lead programming efforts for future workforce discussions at conferences and virtually.
- Develop and manage a product roadmap to update and expand product offerings and coordinate with leadership to define annual objectives across all research track offerings
- Collaborate with marketing and sales to develop newsletter materials, sales collateral, and assist in efforts to grow the business.
- Partner with other analyst team members to support the growth and health of research initiatives, products, and future offerings
- Develop and Lead the future workforce analyst team within BuiltWorlds, including hiring, managing, and growing research analysts and senior analysts.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Proven track record of expertise and deep knowledge of the construction industry
- 5+ years' in the digital side of an engineering and construction company or related consulting, advisory, professional network, research analyst, technology, or similar role.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience managing others.
- Superior analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
- Self-starter who can operate autonomously in a startup environment.
- Ability to travel to BuiltWorlds events and partner events as needed.
Benefits:
- Hybrid work schedule (In the office Monday-Thursday and work remotely on Friday).
- Health, Dental and Vision.
- A competitive bonus program.
- Significant flexibility and generous PTO
- 401k contribution plan
- We maintain a work environment free from discrimination, and are committed to a workplace where all are treated with respect and professionalism and have equal opportunities to excel.
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Seniority level
Director -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology -
Industries
Information Technology & Services
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