Director of Information Technology

Role Overview

The Director of IT is the leader responsible for all technology strategy, systems, cybersecurity, and digital transformation across a public‑infrastructure construction organization. This leader ensures that IT capabilities support capital programs, field operations, regulatory compliance, and long‑term infrastructure delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Strategy & Modernization

• Develop a multi‑year enterprise technology roadmap aligned with construction operations, capital projects, and public‑sector requirements.

• Lead modernization of legacy systems, including ERP, project controls, GIS, SCADA/field‑operations technology, and cloud platforms.

• Oversee enterprise architecture, system integration, and data‑platform evolution.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Direct cybersecurity strategy, including threat monitoring, incident response, and compliance with federal/state infrastructure security standards.

• Maintain disaster‑recovery and business‑continuity plans tailored to weather events, emergency response, and critical‑infrastructure resilience.

Data Governance & Analytics

• Establish enterprise data governance, quality standards, and reporting frameworks.

• Expand analytics capabilities for project performance, asset management, permitting, and operational decision‑making.

IT Operations & Service Delivery

• Oversee network infrastructure, cloud services, enterprise applications, and service desk operations.

• Ensure high availability of mission‑critical systems supporting construction, engineering, procurement, and field crews.

• Manage vendor relationships, procurement, and contract negotiations.

Field‑Operations Technology

• Deploy mobile solutions, digital inspection tools, telematics, and real‑time data systems for field personnel.

• Integrate GIS, project controls, and asset‑tracking technologies to support construction and maintenance operations.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop a multi‑disciplinary IT team (infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, GIS, data analytics).

• Partner with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Finance, HR, and Public Works agencies to align technology with organizational goals.

• Communicate technology strategy and project status to executive leadership and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior or role.

• Experience in public infrastructure, utilities, construction, transportation, or municipal services strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated success leading enterprise‑wide digital transformation and modernizing legacy systems.

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO), cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), ERP systems, GIS, CMIC ERP software, and operational technology.

• Proven ability to manage large budgets, complex vendor ecosystems, and multi‑year capital technology programs.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management skills.