Highly visible leadership role within a dynamic and technology-forward construction firm. Opportunity to modernize mission-critical platforms and directly influence operational performance and technology adoption at scale.
IT Applications Director
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Job Description
Title: IT Applications Director
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute long-term application strategies and roadmaps aligned with operational goals
- Lead end-to-end lifecycle management for critical construction tech platforms (e.g., field tools, scheduling systems, document control software)
- Ensure reliability, user adoption, and vendor accountability for core applications
- Maintain and update business continuity frameworks for application resiliency
- Align all systems and data protocols with security compliance standards, including CMMC and NIST guidelines
- Lead a team of managers and analysts, fostering professional growth and technical development
- Serve as a liaison between IT and business units, ensuring transparency and responsiveness
- Manage onboarding of new applications, feature rollouts, license renewals, and usage audits
- Drive performance monitoring and optimization through KPIs and support metrics
- Regularly assess stakeholder needs and translate feedback into actionable platform improvements
- Track and manage vendor partnerships, including contract terms, SLAs, and support quality
- Promote knowledge-sharing resources and ensure audit readiness for application usage
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive experience in IT operations, with a deep focus on enterprise applications
- Prior leadership of application support teams, ideally in construction or engineering contexts
- Familiarity with construction-focused platforms such as Procore, Kahua, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Textura, or Autodesk tools
- Solid understanding of the full construction lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout
- Demonstrated success in transforming legacy systems and support models into agile, scalable environments
- Experience navigating audit, compliance, and application license tracking
- Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and integration of compliance into IT environments
- Strong interpersonal, strategic planning, and change management skills
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