Director Information Technology

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Annual bonus pay plan

Job summary

A construction firm in Maine is seeking a Director of Information Technology to lead IT operations and strategic planning. This role involves overseeing technology infrastructure, managing a performance-driven IT team, and driving digital transformation across projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, over 10 years of IT experience, and a strong focus on cybersecurity and cloud computing. Competitive pay and employee-owner benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 5 in leadership roles.
• Experience with enterprise software management platforms.
• Skilled in evaluating and implementing IT management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the IT roadmap.
• Champion a service-first culture within IT.
• Identify and implement innovative tools for project delivery.

Skills

Strategic planning

Technical expertise in network architecture

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Procore

Microsoft 365

Job description

Wright-Ryan has been at the heart of Maine’s construction landscape over the past four decades, crafting spaces that endure. Beyond the blueprint, our team of dedicated professionals sees each project as a partnership in realizing our clients' goals. From the initial stages through project completion, we provide insightful guidance, innovative solutions, and steadfast assistance.

Spanning Commercial, Institutional, and Residential sectors, our firm thrives on diverse and engaging projects. We prioritize a close-knit community and supportive environment, essential to our success as employee owners. At Wright-Ryan, we take pride in our reputation and our role in shaping Maine's great spaces.

Job Overview

At Wright-Ryan, we believe technology should empower people—helping teams work smarter, projects run smoother, and the business grow stronger. We are seeking a forward-thinking Director of Information Technology to lead the strategic direction, development, and execution of our IT operations. This is a high-impact leadership role focused not only on technology infrastructure, but also on enabling our people and driving value across the organization.

As Director of IT, you will report to the President/CEO and collaborate with company leadership and end users to align our technology systems with core business objectives. You'll oversee the delivery of reliable, secure, and user-centered solutions that enhance productivity, support innovation, and enable our continued success in the construction industry. From long-term planning to day-to-day support, your work will directly influence the effectiveness and experience of every Wright-Ryan employee.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Technology Planning: Lead the development and implementation of a company-wide IT roadmap in partnership with senior leadership, ensuring technology supports our evolving goals and operations.
• Service-Focused Support: Champion a service-first culture within IT, prioritizing responsiveness, usability, and collaboration with departments to ensure technology solutions genuinely meet end-user needs.
• Digital Transformation Across Projects: Identify and implement innovative tools and workflows to enhance construction project delivery, team collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.
• IT Team Leadership: Direct and develop a performance-driven IT team aligned with business goals, ensuring clear accountability, continuous improvement, and strategic value delivery.
• Risk & Compliance: Proactively manage cybersecurity, risk, and compliance efforts across systems. Oversee routine security audits and implement monitoring practices to safeguard company data and operations.
• Vendor and Partner Relationships: Manage third-party providers and negotiate vendor contracts to ensure performance, reliability, and access to new technologies that provide real value to Wright-Ryan.
• Budget & Finance: Develop and maintain the IT budget, aligning investments with strategic goals and optimizing resources for long-term impact and sustainability.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 5 in leadership roles supporting diverse business functions and executive stakeholders.
• Experience with enterprise software management platforms, analysis, implementation, and evaluation of IT systems.
• Technical expertise in network architecture, server infrastructure, virtualization, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, including IT risk management, continuity, and governance.
• Familiarity with the following systems:
  • Cloud Computing (Microsoft Azure, Remote Apps, Hybrid AD)
  • ERP/EMS/CRM Systems (Procore, Sage 300 CRE, Unanet)
  • IT Management (Monday, Zoho, Capterra, Asset Tracking)
  • Cross-Platform Cloud Integrations (Docusign, Jones COI, Egnyte, Teams, HH2)
  • Deep knowledge administering Microsoft 365 tenants and Windows Server 2022 Datacenter
  • Workflow Automation and AI (Power Automate, SharePoint, LLM/ML, MS Copilot, ChatGPT, Helix)
• Skilled in evaluating, implementing, and optimizing cross-platform integrations and IT management tools.
• Strategic thinker with strong decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities to lead complex projects under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse technical teams and drive user-centered IT initiatives across departments.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills—able to engage technical and non-technical audiences and build strong internal partnerships.
• Willingness to travel to project sites when needed.

Pay and Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, each employee owner shares in our financial success by receiving shares of company stock at no cost through our ESOP!

In addition to the many benefits of employee-ownership, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits including an annual bonus pay plan, 401(k) retirement plan with match, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident), paid time off, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Wright-Ryan Construction, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors or other status protected by law.