Director of Construction Technology

The Waldinger Corporation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Waldinger Corporation seeks a Director of Construction Technology to lead strategy, platforms, and processes that support construction operations from estimating and VDC through procurement, fabrication, logistics, and field execution. You will partner with VDC, Fabrication, Estimating, IT, and Construction Operations to improve information flow, standardize workflows, and maximize ROI on technology investments.

Travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction technology leadership.
• Strong model-based coordination experience.
• Proven ability to standardize workflows across teams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead companywide construction technology strategy and standards.
• Mentor and grow the Construction Technology team across functions.
• Optimize model-based workflows from design through field execution.
• Drive technology adoption with training and support.
• Manage vendors, licensing, and integrations.
• Provide analytics and data management for decision-making.

Skills

VDC/BIM leadership

Construction technology strategy

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

BIM software

ERP/Project systems

Job description

Director of Construction Technology

Description

Director of Construction Technology

Build Smarter. Connect Workflows. Drive Innovation.

Waldinger Corporation is seeking an experienced Director of Construction Technology to lead the strategy, people, platforms, and processes that support our construction operations from estimating and virtual design and construction (VDC) through procurement, fabrication, logistics, and field execution. This leadership role will drive the effective use of construction technology across the organization, connecting systems, standardizing workflows, and equipping our teams with the tools and support they need to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and successfully. The Director will partner closely with leaders across VDC, Fabrication, Estimating, IT, and Construction Operations to improve information flow, reduce rework, increase productivity, and maximize the value of technology investments. The ideal candidate combines deep construction industry knowledge with a strong understanding of model-based coordination, fabrication workflows, and field execution. This individual will bring a strategic mindset, proven leadership capabilities, and a practical, operations-focused approach to technology implementation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the companywide construction technology strategy, roadmap, investments, and standardized operating practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Construction Technology team while fostering collaboration across VDC, Fabrication, Estimating, IT, and Construction Operations.
• Optimize model-based workflows from design and coordination through procurement, fabrication, logistics, and field execution.
• Integrate construction systems, models, and data to improve information flow, reduce rework, minimize delays, and increase productivity.
• Establish consistent technology standards, processes, and performance metrics across business units and operating locations.
• Drive technology adoption through training, user support, feedback, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate and implement construction technology solutions that deliver measurable operational value and return on investment.
• Manage technology vendors, platforms, licensing, service agreements, and system integrations.
• Lead construction technology reporting, analytics, and data management to support informed decision-making and operational performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of construction industry experience in construction technology, VDC/BIM, fabrication, estimating, field operations, or construction operations, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Strong understanding of model-based coordination and how coordinated models, construction technology, and data support fabrication and field installation.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and standardizing technology-enabled workflows across project teams, business units, or operating locations.
• Proven success leading teams, implementing technology solutions, and driving companywide process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to connect technical capabilities with practical construction and fabrication requirements, translating business needs into effective technology solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships and collaborate effectively across Fabrication, Estimating, VDC, IT, and Construction Operations.
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) construction trades is strongly preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites, fabrication facilities, and operating locations as needed.

Why Join Waldinger Corporation?

At Waldinger Corporation, construction technology is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how work gets done. As Director of Construction Technology, you will help shape the systems, processes, and capabilities that connect our teams, strengthen our operations, and support successful project delivery. This is an opportunity to lead technology strategy at an organizational level while working directly with the people who design, coordinate, fabricate, and build our projects. You will help drive innovation as we grow, develop talent, improve operational performance, and establish scalable solutions that support the future of construction.

The Waldinger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. E-Verify participant.

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