Resume
James H. Ward III
Digital Transformation Executive · AI · Construction Technology · Innovation Leader · Public Servant.
Career Stream
Sixteen years of jobs and work, in one line.
Roles and projects, side by side from 2010 to today. Tap a track to trace one thread — every project links to its case study.
- 2026Elected
Council Member, South Ward
City of Orange Township, NJ
- 2025
- 2024
- 2024
- 2024
- 2023
- 2023
- 2021New role
Senior Innovation Manager
JRM Construction Management
- 2021
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019Teaching
Adjunct Professor — Construction Administration
Columbia University
- 2014
- 2013Joined
Visualization & Virtual Design / Construction
AECOM Tishman
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011Degree
M.S. Architecture
Pratt Institute
- 2010Founded
WardStudio
Independent creative & architecture practice
- Degree
B. Architecture
Pratt Institute
- 2010
About
Visionary executive at the intersection of construction, technology, and innovation — leading digital transformation and AI initiatives that improve how organizations design, build, and operate. 15+ years and $20B+ in construction, bridging strategy with execution. Also an elected Council Member focused on transparency, technology, and stronger communities.
$20B+
Cumulative construction value of projects supported
AI Strategy
Led enterprise AI adoption improving productivity and innovation
Data-Driven
Built executive dashboards turning data into decision advantage
Teams
Developed and led high-performing cross-functional teams
Public Leadership
Elected official advancing transparency, technology & community
Professional Experience
Senior Innovation Manager
JRM Construction Management
May 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 3 mos
Executing a company-wide 3D-first, data-centric approach — enabling the workforce with 3D skills and cloud project-management practices, and building a team focused on logistics and real-time visualization storytelling.
- Established, built, and grew a team crafting logistics stories with real-time visualization.
- Led efforts to secure new work using modern digital toolsets and interactive presentations.
- Enabled the workforce with 3D skills and cloud-based project-management best practices.
Adjunct Professor — Construction Administration
Columbia University in the City of New York
May 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 7 mos
Professor for the introductory BIM course for Construction Managers at the School of Professional Studies — a functional understanding of how 3D data is leveraged in construction management.
Visualization & Virtual Design / Construction
AECOM Tishman
8 yrs 5 mos
Built a visualization discipline that translated construction, logistics, and sequencing on major capital projects into clear, cinematic stories for executives, clients, and project teams.
Signature Projects
Leadership & Public Service