AI Solutions Architect

Come join NRP’s A+ team! We’ve been recognized as a “Top Workplace” because we promote a culture where our team can build long-term careers and connections. As we grow as a company, our goal is that you will grow in your career.

NRP has been recognized with several industry awards including Top Workplaces; Best and Brightest Companies to Work For; and National Apartment Association’s Best Places to Work.

We value our employees by offering a competitive benefit package including:

• Commission and bonus opportunities

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• 11 Paid holidays

• Paid maternity & parental bonding leave

• Short & long term disability

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• 401(k) Match

• Training, certification, & growth opportunities

• Employee referral & recognition programs

Since its founding in 1994, NRP has been dedicated to building quality homes for our residents, regardless of income. The NRP Group is a full-service multifamily developer, general contractor, and property manager with assets and operations reaching an expanding range of markets nationwide. For additional information, please visit www.NRPGroup.com.

POSITION SUMMARY       

The AI Solutions Architect serves as the organization’s internal AI leader, responsible for identifying opportunities where artificial intelligence can improve operations, designing and building intelligent workflows and custom AI agents, and enabling employees across the organization to effectively leverage AI tools in their daily work. This balanced role combines strategic consulting, hands-on technical development, and employee training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s):

• Partner with business units to identify opportunities where AI can improve workflows, reduce manual effort, and drive measurable outcomes.
• Translate business challenges into practical, AI-driven solutions with clear value and ROI.
• Design, develop, and deploy custom AI agents, multi-step automation workflows, and intelligent tools for specific business use cases.
• Integrate AI platforms and tools with existing enterprise systems, APIs, and data sources.
• Evaluate emerging AI tools and platforms and provide data-driven recommendations for adoption.
• Lead AI pilot programs from scoping through implementation and post-launch support.
• Develop and deliver training sessions, workshops, and documentation on AI tool usage and best practices.
• Create clear, accessible guidance on prompt design, responsible AI use, and AI safety for all skill levels.
• Build and maintain reusable AI components and frameworks that teams can adopt independently.
• Maintain awareness of AI governance, data privacy, and compliance considerations and apply them to all implementations.
• Serve as a trusted internal advisor and subject matter expert on AI capabilities, limitations, and evolving trends.
• Support employees at all technical levels in becoming effective and confident AI users.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statements:

• Accountability – Accepts responsibility and accounts for his/her actions and the outcomes of AI implementations.
• Analytical Ability – Ability to use structured thinking and reasoning to identify the right AI solution for a given business problem.
• Communication – Effectively communicates complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, written and verbally.
• Consulting Mindset – Demonstrates the ability to ask the right questions, understand business needs, and propose targeted solutions.
• Initiative – Demonstrates resourcefulness and independence in identifying AI opportunities and driving solutions to completion.
• Job Knowledge – Exhibits practical and technical knowledge of large language models, AI workflows, automation platforms, and relevant APIs.
• Judgment – Ability to evaluate AI tools and approaches objectively and formulate sound recommendations based on available information.
• Project Management – Manages and measures multiple AI initiatives simultaneously; identifies risks and plans for contingencies.
• Relationship Management – Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with stakeholders across all departments.
• Reliability – Consistently meets deadlines, follows through on commitments, and manages time effectively.
• Systematic Thinking – Takes an organized, logical approach to workflow design and problem-solving; applies learning to new AI use cases.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to quickly learn and apply new AI tools, platforms, and development patterns.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality results under deadline pressure.

NRP Core Values:

• Commitment - Perseverance and commitment to the business at hand and to the organizational goals.
• Honesty & Integrity - Level of trust, truthfulness, and sharing of information.  Demonstrates ethical behavior.
• Mutual Respect - Treats everyone with respect for their originality, both personally and professionally.  Respect for others unique qualities and expertise.
• Professionalism - Conduct and manner in which employee represents the organization in every internal and external business activity.
• Teamwork - Collaboration and cooperation with other employees, supervisors, and outside contacts.  Open and accessible to every other person involved in any business transaction.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience:  3–5+ years of relevant experience in AI implementation, automation engineering, or a closely related technical role.

Technical Skills:  Hands-on experience building AI workflows, automations, or agents using tools such as LangChain, OpenAI API, or similar frameworks.

Driver’s License Required: Yes

Other Requirements: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Speak

F

Stand

O

Walk

O

Sit

F

Handling /Fingering

F

Reach Outward

O

Reach Above Shoulder

O

Climb

O

Climb Stairs

O

Crawl

N

Squat or Kneel

N

Bend

O

10 lbs or less

O

11-20 lbs

N

21-50 lbs

N

51-100 lbs

N

Over 100 lbs

N

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

N

13-25 lbs

N

26-40 lbs

N

41-100 lbs

N

Other Physical Requirements, e.g., Vision, Hearing, Touch:  Vision, hearing, and touch

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• An office environment in a controlled atmosphere building.

The NRP Group is committed to a policy of assuring that all employees and applicants for employment are recruited, hired, assigned, placed, transferred, demoted, laid off, terminated, paid, trained, and generally treated during employment on the basis of qualifications and merit; without discrimination due to color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy or marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, military status, disability, genetic information, citizenship, or any other classification or activity protected by federal, state, and local law and ordinances.