Technology Manager, Application Development

U.S. Engineering; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Matching retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

U.S. Engineering seeks a Technology Manager, Application Development to lead the team and partners across the organization in delivering and continuously improving custom applications and integrations.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, set priorities, and collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to meet diverse business needs. The role requires 5+ years of experience with technical teams, plus 2+ years in leadership, PMP/Scrum credentials, and a background in application

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years leading technical teams and application development efforts.
• 2+ years managing or leading teams with coaching and resource planning.
• PMP, Scrum, or equivalent certifications; AEC industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Application Development team and third-party resources.
• Set expectations for accountability, communication, quality, and ownership.
• Translate business needs into actionable development initiatives and communicate with stakeholders.
• Manage development priorities, team capacity, and project delivery.
• Oversee the application development lifecycle from requirements to deployment and support.
• Coordinate estimates, timelines, and delivery expectations with technical teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

PMP

Scrum certification

Job description

Do you believe no challenge is too complex to solve? You’ll fit right in at U.S. Engineering. We deliver award-winning mechanical contracting, construction, service, and maintenance solutions with a focus on performance and innovation. Our team of skilled and collaborative professionals drives every project from preconstruction through final testing, always aligned with our clients’ goals.

Technology Manager, Application Development

The Technology Manager, Application Development is responsible for leading the Application Development team and third-party resources to deliver, support, and continuously improve custom applications and integrations across U.S. Engineering. This role oversees day-to-day team operations, manages development priorities, and collaborates with technical team members and business stakeholders to deliver solutions that support the diverse business needs of the U.S. Engineering family of companies.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop the Application Development team and third-party resources, including performance management, workload planning, and professional development.
• Establish clear expectations for accountability, communication, quality, and ownership while fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, translating business needs into actionable development initiatives and communicating effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Manage development priorities, team capacity, and project delivery while balancing new initiatives with ongoing application support and maintenance.
• Oversee the application development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, planning, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Facilitate planning and team coordination, collaborating with technical team members on estimates, timelines, and delivery expectations.
• Monitor project progress, remove roadblocks, manage risks, and proactively communicate status, dependencies, and challenges to stakeholders and IT leadership.
• Ensure established standards for development quality, documentation, application support, and issue resolution are followed while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience working with technical teams, application development projects, or related technology initiatives.
• 2+ years of experience managing or leading teams, including coaching, performance management, and resource planning.
• Experience managing application development projects, coordinating technical teams, and working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• PMP, Scrum, or equivalent certifications and experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to coach, develop, delegate, and hold team members accountable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, resolve conflicts, and drive results.
• Working knowledge of software development lifecycles and project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• General understanding of application architecture, integrations, APIs, databases, and development practices to effectively coordinate with technical team members.
• Ability to proactively identify risks, manage expectations, communicate project status, and drive continuous improvement.

Physical and/or travel demands:

• Frequent use of computer, including keyboarding, viewing monitor, etc.
• Anticipate some travel with overnight stays to other U.S. Engineering offices, jobsites, and to educational/research opportunities. (Average 4 trips per year, 2 nights per trip)
• Flexible work environment. Office attendance at one or more of US Engineering’s physical locations expected to adequately maintain social and professional relationships and other in-person meeting attendance. Includes ability to work from home when otherwise collaborating with remote teams and performing as an individual contributor.

This position will be posted until December 31st, 2026.

Benefits and Compensation:

• The range for this position has been established at a $108K to $147k annual salary and is U.S. Engineering good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
• Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package, including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.

U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

U.S.Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering Metalworks reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.