Director of Construction Technology

The Director of Construction Technology plays a critical role in advancing the company’s use of technology across all business units and particularly within operations. This position serves as the bridge between construction operations, IT, and executive leadership — ensuring that technology solutions are effectively deployed, utilized, and continuously improved to support project delivery, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision making.

The Director of Construction Technology will maintain active awareness of emerging construction technologies, lead software training and adoption efforts, and provide first-line support for systems in use. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong understanding of construction processes, a working knowledge of IT and system integrations, and a passion for applying technology to improve performance and collaboration across the organization.

This position reports to a Senior executive and will work closely with Project Management, Field Supervisors, Accounting, IT Staff, and the Executive Leadership team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technology Leadership & Strategy

• Stay informed of industry technology trends, vendor developments, and emerging software capabilities relevant to construction operations.
• Advise leadership on opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage through technology adoption.
• Participate in strategic planning for technology roadmaps, integrations, and process automation.

System Management & Support

• Provide Level 1 helpdesk support for construction technology platforms, including issue resolution, troubleshooting, and escalation to vendors or IT as needed.
• Support implementation, configuration, and optimization of applicable technology solutions, software and systems.
• Ensure smooth coordination and communication between project and field personnel, IT staff, and software vendors.

Training & Adoption

• Develop and deliver training programs for project and office staff on relevant technologies and best practices.
• Create and maintain training materials, user guides, and process documentation.
• Promote a culture of technology adoption and continuous learning across the company.

Vendor & System Administration

• Assist in vendor management, including contract renewals, license tracking, support coordination, and performance evaluation.
• Coordinate system updates, release testing, and change management with IT and vendor teams.
• Help evaluate new software solutions, pilot programs, and system integrations.

Integration & Data Awareness

• Support efforts to integrate systems for seamless data flow between project management, corporate services, and field applications.
• Work with IT and business intelligence teams to improve data accessibility, reporting, and analytics.
• Understand and advocate for data integrity, ownership, and governance across platforms.

Collaboration & Field Engagement

• Collaborate daily with IT staff, project executives, project and field leaders, and senior management to align technology initiatives with operational goals.
• Conduct regular visits to company offices and job sites to assess technology use, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide hands-on support.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• College degree in Construction Management or related discipline preferred.
• Education or formal training in computer science, programming, or software development is a plus and may substitute for the college degree above with relevant operational experience.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction industry.
• At least 4 years in construction operations (field or project management experience preferred).
• 2–4 years of experience in a role involving technology solution management, system administration, or software implementation
• Experience in major software/systems transitions preferred.
• Experienced in the end-to-end implementation of scalable data lake solutions for enabling enhanced data accessibility and analytics for strategic business decisions.
• Developed interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI or equivalent.

Technical Competencies

• Familiarity with construction technology platforms such as Procore, Viewpoint, Autodesk, Bluebeam, etc.
• Understanding of IT operations, system integrations (APIs, data exchanges, middleware), and database principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 ecosystem (SharePoint, Teams, Power BI) and other common collaboration tools.
• Ability to train, communicate, and translate technical concepts to non-technical users.