Director, Business Integration

CRH; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay

Medical & disability benefits

Group retirement savings

Wellness programs

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

CRH Americas Materials is seeking a Director of Business Integration to drive acquisition integrations in the South Central Division. You will lead due diligence, develop integration plans, and partner with senior leaders to realize value from acquisitions.

The role requires 10+ years in strategic integration and 5+ years managing cross-functional programs, with strong communication and change-management capabilities. Travel across the division will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Information Systems, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in business integration, mergers and acquisitions, transformation, program management, operations, finance, technology, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years leading complex, cross-functional programs such as acquisition integrations, enterprise transformations, or ERP implementations.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across a matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience navigating ambiguity, balancing competing priorities, and delivering results in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to travel throughout the South Central Division, particularly during acquisitions and major integration milestones.

Responsibilities

• Guide the division's due diligence process from deal approval through closing, ensuring teams stay aligned, informed, and focused on key priorities.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to evaluate acquisition opportunities and identify risks, opportunities, and resource needs.
• Translate findings into actionable plans that support a successful Day 1 launch and long-term integration strategy.
• Provide clear recommendations and updates to executive leadership throughout the transaction process.
• Create integration plans tailored to each acquisition's goals, size, complexity, and operating environment.
• Establish key milestones, success measures, responsibilities, and timelines to keep projects on track.
• Lead Day 1 readiness, first-100-day activities, and business stabilization efforts.
• Continuously improve integration processes, tools, and best practices to support future growth.
• Build and lead teams of subject matter experts across multiple business functions.
• Facilitate leadership reviews, integration meetings, and decision-making forums.
• Foster accountability, resolve obstacles, and keep stakeholders aligned around common objectives.
• Maintain visibility into project status, key decisions, risks, and action plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Information Systems, Construction Management, or related field

MBA or other advanced degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job ID: 528934

CRH's Americas Materials business is the leading provider of building materials in North America. The aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, paving and construction services we deliver are critical to building our world. Our operations span 45 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces with over 30,000 employees across 1,700 operating locations.

Are you energized by bringing people, processes, and strategy together to make complex acquisitions successful?

As the Director, Business Integration, you will play a key leadership role in helping our South Central Division grow through acquisitions. From the moment a deal is approved through integration and business stabilization, you'll serve as the central leader responsible for turning acquisition plans into successful business outcomes.

This is a highly visible role that partners with senior leaders across Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Safety, Legal, and other functions to ensure new businesses are integrated smoothly, employees are supported, and value is realized quickly. If you enjoy leading large-scale initiatives, solving complex business challenges, and influencing across diverse teams, this opportunity offers a unique chance to make a lasting impact.

What You'll Do

• Guide the division's due diligence process from deal approval through closing, ensuring teams stay aligned, informed, and focused on key priorities.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to evaluate acquisition opportunities and identify risks, opportunities, and resource needs.
• Translate findings into actionable plans that support a successful Day 1 launch and long-term integration strategy.
• Provide clear recommendations and updates to executive leadership throughout the transaction process.

Develop and Execute Integration Strategies

• Create integration plans tailored to each acquisition's goals, size, complexity, and operating environment.
• Establish key milestones, success measures, responsibilities, and timelines to keep projects on track.
• Lead Day 1 readiness, first-100-day activities, and business stabilization efforts.
• Continuously improve integration processes, tools, and best practices to support future growth.

Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build and lead teams of subject matter experts across multiple business functions.
• Facilitate leadership reviews, integration meetings, and decision-making forums.
• Foster accountability, resolve obstacles, and keep stakeholders aligned around common objectives.
• Maintain visibility into project status, key decisions, risks, and action plans.

Support Systems, Data, and Process Integration

• Partner with business leaders to coordinate the transition of systems, processes, reporting, and operational workflows.
• Help balance local business needs with enterprise standards while minimizing disruption.
• Coordinate communications, training, readiness activities, and stabilization efforts for employees and business leaders.
• Serve as the South Central Division's primary integration liaison for major enterprise initiatives, including SAP implementation efforts.

Help Deliver Long-Term Value

• Turn acquisition goals and synergy targets into measurable initiatives and business results.
• Monitor progress with Finance and operational leaders to ensure value realization stays on track.
• Lead change management and communication efforts that help teams adopt new ways of working.
• Champion CRH's culture and values while respecting and preserving the strengths of acquired organizations.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Information Systems, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in business integration, mergers and acquisitions, transformation, program management, operations, finance, technology, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years leading complex, cross-functional programs such as acquisition integrations, enterprise transformations, or ERP implementations.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across a matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience navigating ambiguity, balancing competing priorities, and delivering results in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to travel throughout the South Central Division, particularly during acquisitions and major integration milestones.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Program, project management, or change management certifications.
• Experience leading both due diligence and post-close integration activities.
• SAP or other enterprise ERP implementation experience.
• Experience within construction materials, manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or other multi‑site operating environments.
• Knowledge of aggregates, asphalt, ready‑mix concrete, paving, or construction services.
• Experience building integration methodologies, playbooks, and governance frameworks.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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