IT Manager

Socket.dev; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Open PTO

Retirement plan with employer match

Voluntary benefits (STD, LTD, life, HI

Job summary

RJM Construction seeks an IT Manager to provide a mix of hands-on leadership and organizational direction for information systems, technology infrastructure, IT operations, and staff. The role collaborates with business leaders to achieve strategic objectives, optimize processes, and deliver training and resources for clients in all markets.

The position requires a 4-year degree, strong communication skills, and extensive vendor management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years IT management experience preferred in construction or similar industry.
• Ability to translate organizational needs into technology solutions.
• Experience managing IT projects and staff in office-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the IT department plan aligned with company goals.
• Advise leadership on technology investments, risks, and digital initiatives.
• Oversee budgets, vendor contracts, and service partners.
• Lead end-to-end IT projects, ensuring documentation and governance.
• Communicate roadmaps and status to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Serve on the Leadership Team and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Vendor management

IT strategy

Education

IT degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Azure

Procore ERP

Vista

SQL

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - Golden Valley, MN 55427
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $165,000.00 Salary
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Information Technology

Position Summary

The IT Manager provides a mix of hands‑on and organizational leadership for all information systems, technology infrastructure, IT operations, and staff across RJM Construction’s (RJM’s) span of services. This position collaborates and drives innovation with business leaders to achieve strategic objectives, optimize processes and ensure high-quality training and resources for internal and external clients in all our markets.

Essential Job Functions

• Business Systems Strategy: Technology thought leader in compliance based best practices and outcomes. Involved in the strategic direction, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement of enterprise business systems by translating business needs into scalable technology solutions while ensuring platforms remain secure, reliable, integrated, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Develop and implement the RJM IT Department Plan in coordination with leadership to align with RJM’s mission and annual goals.
• Advises leadership on technology opportunities, risks, priorities, investments, and digital transformation initiatives using clear language to non-technical team members.
• Regularly engages with the senior leadership team to discuss and support strategic company direction.
• Operations and Leadership: Budget development and evaluation, including course correction as needed.
• End-to-End project management by working closely with staff to ensure accomplishment of established organizational goals, outstanding documentation of processes and policies along the way in a timely manner as prioritized by the Advisory Team.
• Manages vendors, contracts and financial service partners effectively, including, but not limited to Managed Services Provider, ISP, VOIP, Cell Phone, Printer, and Security services.
• Understands, verbalizes and models the vision and organizational strategy of Senior Management.
• Develop and implement robust measurement tools to evaluate effectiveness, improving data-driven decision making.
• Communicate roadmaps, project status, operational impacts, risks, and dependencies to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Oversee technology projects, application enhancements, integrations, implementations, upgrades, and transformation initiatives.
• Serves as a participating member of the Leadership Team.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Leads, develops, and empowers a high-performing team by setting clear priorities and accountability, fostering a collaborative and service-oriented culture, and driving continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence across technology and business functions.
• Ensures that IT systems and technology support staff meet their job responsibilities and the organization’s goals in fulfilling its mission.
• Partners with business teams, including those with whom they have no direct oversight, to remove roadblocks, manage risks and create alignment to fulfill company and department goals.

Additional Responsibilities

• Manages cybersecurity protection policies and implementations such as application upgrades, data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. Escalate issues as required.
• Oversees Intune and other management device platforms (PCs, Mobile, etc.) and assists staff as requested.
• Advocates for continuous improvement, implements clear work requirements, defines measures of success and change management processes for each project.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications Required

At least 3 years of IT management experience, preferably in the construction industry. Excellent verbal and written communicator. Ability to vet and accurately translate organizational needs into technology solutions. Experience managing IT projects and supporting staff needs. This position is primarily office-based and is expected to work from the office on a regular basis to support collaboration, team engagement, and business operations. Ability to work in-office much of the time (no fully remote candidates considered). Significant experience working with third party vendors. Ability to work collaboratively with department leaders.

Desired Technical Qualifications / Skills / Licenses / Certifications

• 2-year or 4-year degree in information technology or related field. Documented experience may be substituted for degree.
• Experience administering software licenses and renewals.
• Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.) administration experience.
• Understanding of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, or other data platforms.
• Configuration and management of mobile devices.
• Experience with Procore ERP platform.
• Experience with Vista financial platform.
• Experience with SQL reporting and database concepts.

Behavioral Qualifications Track Record

• Relationship Building & Trust
• Accountability & Ownership
• Understands Client Needs
• Delivers Exceptional Results
• Partnership & Collaboration
• Vision & Strategic Thinking
• Adaptability
• Team Development

Essential Physical Requirements

Conduct activities involving standing, walking and a majority of sitting. Lift, carry, push, and/or pull a burden weighing up to 50lbs. Understand and manipulate office equipment and similar other tools and materials. Work with hands above shoulder height with a weight up to 20lbs. Work with arms extended at shoulder height with a weight up to 20lbs.

Why Join RJM?

• Competitive pay ($130K-165K)
• Comprehensive benefits, including Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Open PTO
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance

RJM is an Equal Opportunity and Affir