IT Director (Construction)

Delivered Talent Group; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction firm seeks an IT Director to lead technology modernization initiatives, including an ERP transition to Sage. The ideal candidate will have substantial IT leadership experience, preferably in construction or project-based industries, and excel in systems integration and job costing workflows. Responsibilities include driving technology strategies, managing IT policies, and leading a team. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact and streamline operations, enhancing the firm's technological capabilities while supporting its growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive IT leadership experience.
• Experience within construction, contracting, engineering, or project-based industries strongly preferred.
• Proven success leading ERP implementation, preferably Sage.

Responsibilities

• Lead full ERP evaluation, selection, and implementation.
• Improve and standardize job costing workflows across platforms.
• Develop and execute a multi-year technology roadmap.

Job description

We are partnering with a growing, well-established construction company that is creating a new IT Director position to lead the next phase of technology modernization across the organization.

This role will oversee a lean IT function and drive major initiatives including a full ERP transition, systems integration, and long-term infrastructure strategy.

This is a high-impact, business-facing leadership role — ideal for someone who understands construction operations and can align technology with field execution, finance, and job costing.

Why This Role Was Created

The company is at an inflection point:

• Currently operating on QuickBooks Desktop
• Preparing for a likely transition to Sage
• Using Procore, Kojo, ADP, and other supporting systems
• Operating within Google Enterprise, with a future goal of transitioning to Microsoft

Need a strategic IT leader who can own these initiatives from roadmap to execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full ERP evaluation, selection, and implementation (anticipated Sage transition)
• Improve and standardize job costing workflows across platforms
• Build reliable integrations between accounting, project management, and field systems
• Oversee system migrations, data governance, and reporting accuracy
• Develop and execute a multi-year technology roadmap
• Evaluate and optimize current software stack (QuickBooks, Procore, Kojo, ADP, etc.)
• Lead potential transition from Google Enterprise to Microsoft ecosystem
• Create scalable infrastructure to support company growth

Construction-Focused IT Enablement

• Partner with Operations, Finance, and Project Management teams
• Ensure field teams have effective tools, hardware, and connectivity
• Improve workflow efficiencies across estimating, project execution, and accounting
• Enhance business intelligence and reporting capabilities

Leadership & Oversight

• Provide leadership to existing IT Manager
• Establish IT policies, cybersecurity standards, and best practices
• Manage vendors and third-party technology partners
• Develop IT budgets and control capital expenditures

Ideal Background

• 8+ years of progressive IT leadership experience
• Experience within construction, contracting, engineering, or project-based industries strongly preferred
• Proven success leading ERP implementation (Sage experience preferred)
• Deep understanding of construction job costing and financial workflows
• Experience integrating systems such as accounting software, Procore, and payroll platforms
• Exposure to Google-to-Microsoft transitions a plus
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical solutions into operational impact

What Success Looks Like

• Clean, accurate, real-time job costing visibility
• Seamless ERP transition with minimal operational disruption
• Improved reporting across projects and corporate functions
• Technology aligned with long-term growth strategy
• Reduced manual spreadsheets and patchwork integrations