Business Systems and Technology Manager

Lucas James Talent Partners; Wauconda (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO

Dental PPO/DHMO

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Berger Contractors is seeking a senior business systems leader to drive technology initiatives across our construction operations. You will work with executives and subject-matter experts to translate operational needs into scalable software solutions and data-driven improvements.

You will manage implementations, integrations, and reporting, while documenting best practices and promoting system adoption across teams.

Qualifications

• Combination of IT, business systems, and operational experience.
• Experience leading or supporting software implementations, system roll outs, integrations, or system enhancements.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; manage multiple priorities.
• Problem solver focused on sustainable, scalable solutions.
• Collaborative and cross-departmental teamwork.
• Driven to improve processes and enable teams through technology.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead business systems initiatives from discovery to implementation and optimization.
• Collaborate with business leaders and SMEs to translate needs into tech solutions.
• Manage system implementations and enhancements balancing priorities, timelines, and resources.
• Evaluate processes to identify opportunities for efficiency, automation, and data visibility.
• Support and improve core business applications, integrations, and data processes.
• Develop documentation and best practices to promote adoption and consistency.
• Advise leadership on systems investments and process improvements.

Skills

IT experience

Business systems

Operational experience

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Information Systems, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Acumatica

HCSS

Reporting tools

Job description

About the Role

• Lead business systems initiatives from initial discovery and requirements gathering through implementation, adoption, and ongoing optimization.


• Work closely with business leaders and subject-­matter experts to understand operational needs and translate them into effective technology solutions.


• Manage system implementations and enhancements while balancing business priorities, timelines, resources, and organizational impact.


• Evaluate existing processes and systems to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, automation, data visibility, and operational excellence.


• Support and improve core business applications, integrations, reporting, and data processes across the organization.


• Develop documentation, processes, and best practices that promote consistency, system adoption, and effective use of technology.


• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership by providing recommendations on systems, technology investments, and process improvements.

Requirements

About You

• You bring a combination of IT, business systems, and operational experience, with the ability to understand both technology and business needs.


• You have experience leading or supporting software implementations, system roll outs, integrations, or system enhancements.


• You are comfortable working directly with business stakeholders and can translate complex technical concepts into practical business solutions.


• You have strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive initiatives to completion.


• You are a problem solver who looks beyond the immediate issue to identify sustainable, scalable solutions.


• You are collaborative, curious, and comfortable working across departments and with individuals at all levels of an organization.


• You are motivated by improving processes, enabling teams, and using technology to create measurable business value.


• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Business, Information Systems, Accounting, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.


• Demonstrated experience analyzing, documenting and improving business processes

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with construction technology platforms (Acumatica, HCSS) or similar.


• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.


• Experience with system configuration, reporting, data analytics, and workflow automation.


• Experience managing software vendors, implementation partners, and technology service providers.


• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies, workflow automation, and change management.


• Experience with project management tools and methodologies for managing technology implementations and business initiatives.


• Understanding of data governance, system security, user access, and application administration.

Benefits

About Us

Berger Contractors is a leading excavation & utility contractor that is continuously improving how we operate. Our success is driven by talented people, strong relationships, and a commitment to innovation and operational excellence. As we continue to grow, we are investing in our people, processes, and technology to build scalable systems that support the business for the long term. xzgxqkn

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team where your expertise in business systems, technology, and operations can have a direct impact on the organization’s continued growth and success.

Benefits

• Medical: PPO medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield




• Dental: PPO and DHMO options




• Vision: Vision insurance




• Retirement: 401(k) savings plan for eligible employees




• Time Off: Paid time off and company-observed holidays




• 9.5 Company-Observed Holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day