At Clearway we are committed to every project. We pride ourselves on a keen work ethic and more importantly, the talent and skill of our people. In fact, the Clearway Staff is the reason why so many organizations turn to us for the most complex construction assignments. That is how we’ve evolved from a sewer and watermain contractor, to one of Canada’s most reputable construction companies with as many capabilities as there are needs.
Clearway has been operating for more than 50 years, specializing in sewers and watermains, transportation, dry utilities, shoring, road reconstruction, bridges, concrete forming, marine, environmental remediation and treatment plants / pumping stations.
If you are looking to work for a growing company who values the contribution of its employees and you demonstrate creativity, ingenuity, initiative and a high-level commitment then we are the company for you. We offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities, with room to grow, learn and excel.
Summary:
The AI Developer is responsible for the design and building of agent-based systems that improve and automate construction workflows. They focus on developing LLM based solutions, integrating them with internal and third-party platforms, and creating retrieval-based systems for managing construction documents and project data. The role will work closely with teams across estimating, project management, safety, and operations to identify opportunities for automation and deliver practical AI tools that improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making.
The AI Developer will report directly to the Manager, Research and Strategic Data Analysis.
Location: Clearway's Head Office – Maple, ON.
Hours of Operations: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
As a heavy civil contractor, Clearway’s workforce requirements can fluctuate with project schedules and anticipated contract awards. We are currently seeking skilled candidates to join our team and encourage qualified applicants to submit their application.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design and develop AI agents that automate and support workflows within the construction industry at large
- Collaborate with project-based (Operations, Construction and QHSE), and Preconstruction staff to steer current efforts to apply commercially available LLMs and identify automation opportunities in existing workflows
- Integrate AI systems with existing internally developed and third-party software
- Plan and build new multi-agent systems that coordinate tasks across planning, procurement, site operations, administration, and estimating
- Implement retrieval-augmented generation pipelines for construction documents, drawings, and specifications
- Ensure data accuracy, traceability, and compliance with industry safety and regulatory standards
- Assist with the creation of other machine learning models and pipelines
- Monitor and improve agent performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
- Maintain secure handling of sensitive project and client data
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
- Experience building AI agents or LLM-based applications in production environments
- Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch
- Familiarity with LLM frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, or equivalent)
- Experience with AWS is a plus
- Experience with APIs, workflow automation, and system integration
- Understanding of databases (SQL/NoSQL) and document processing pipelines
- Interest in machine learning and applications in the construction industry
- Legally eligible to work in Canada - no work permit sponsorship available for this position
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary with annual cost of living increases
- Annual Bonus Program
- Group RRSP with 100% Matching
- 100% Company Paid Benefits
- Extended Health Care
- Dental Care
- Vision Care
- Disability Insurance
- Vacation & Personal Days, plus Paid Holiday Shutdown
- Parental Leave Top-up Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Free On-site Parking
- Casual Dress
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 (CAD)
The posted salary range is intended to provide transparency and may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
AODA:
Clearway is committed to maintaining an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
