It Applications Director – Construction Operations

Overview

• Oversee IT applications supporting construction operations, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead strategic planning for application roadmaps to drive innovation and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology strategies with business objectives and industry standards.
• Manage a team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and industry frameworks for secure application management.
• Drive initiatives to enhance application reliability, user experience, and service delivery.
• Maintain vendor relationships to ensure optimal support and service for critical applications.
• Develop business continuity plans to ensure application availability and resilience.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead the development and implementation of application strategies aligned with construction operations.
• Manage application lifecycle processes, including feature deployment, testing, and optimization.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of IT professionals to achieve departmental goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and inform application development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and application security protocols.
• Establish and maintain vendor partnerships for effective application support and service delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance application functionality and user satisfaction.
• Develop and implement business continuity strategies to ensure operational resilience.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT operations and application management.
• Proven leadership experience in managing IT teams and driving strategic initiatives.
• Expertise in construction-specific applications such as Procore, Kahua, Autodesk, and Primavera P6.
• Knowledge of construction project lifecycle phases and operational requirements.
• Experience developing application roadmaps and business continuity plans.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement and team leadership.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity policies and compliance standards for secure application management.