Director, Construction Technologies

Turner & Townsend•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Director of Construction Technologies is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the delivery, implementation, integration, and optimization of construction technology solutions for large, complex capital projects. This role leads a team of technology consultants, implementation specialists, developers, and trainers who support project owners, contractors, and construction management firms throughout the project lifecycle. As a platform-agnostic technology leader, the Director of Construction Technologies serves as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them evaluate, deploy, configure, customize, and maximize the value of industry-leading construction software solutions. The Director ensures successful adoption of digital construction technologies while driving operational excellence, innovation, and measurable project outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Architecture, Business, or a related field.
10+ years of experience leading construction technology, project controls, digital transformation, or technology consulting teams.
5+ years of leadership experience managing high-performing consulting, implementation, or technology delivery teams.
Experience supporting large-scale construction, infrastructure, industrial, energy, transportation, healthcare, or commercial projects.
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent complex client engagements.
Strong understanding of construction project delivery methods, project controls, and construction workflows.
Demonstrated experience leading software implementations, systems integrations, and enterprise technology deployments.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related discipline.
Professional certifications related to construction technology, project management, BIM, or software platforms.
Experience with software development, automation, APIs, data analytics, and enterprise integrations.
Knowledge of cloud-based technology solutions and digital transformation methodologies.
Experience implementing, configuring, integrating, or supporting construction technology platforms such as: Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Procore, Oracle Primavera P6, Oracle Aconex, Oracle Unifier, InEight, CMiC, Bluebeam, BIM 360, Bentley ProjectWise, e-Builder, PlanGrid, Kahua, Revizto, Microsoft Power Platform, Tableau, Power BI, GIS and reality capture technologies
Platform-Agnostic Expertise: Demonstrated ability to evaluate, implement, and support a broad range of construction technology solutions without preference for a specific vendor platform, ensuring clients receive the most effective solution for their unique operational requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a high-performing team of technology professionals, implementation specialists, developers, and trainers.
Establish strategic vision, growth plans, and service offerings for the Digital group.
Develop and execute business plans aligned with organizational objectives and market opportunities.
Mentor team members and foster a culture of innovation, client service, and continuous improvement.
Build and maintain relationships with executive stakeholders, technology vendors, construction owners, and contractor leadership teams.
Serve as executive sponsor and trusted advisor on large, complex construction and capital project engagements.
Assess client business processes and technology requirements to develop comprehensive digital construction strategies.
Guide clients through software selection, implementation planning, and organizational change management initiatives.
Lead executive-level presentations, workshops, and technology roadmap discussions.
Ensure successful project delivery while meeting client expectations, schedules, and financial objectives.
Oversee the deployment, configuration, administration, and optimization of construction technology platforms.
Lead teams responsible for system setup, workflow configuration, customization, data migration, and integration activities.
Ensure successful implementation of project controls, document management, field management, BIM, quality, safety, scheduling, and collaboration solutions.
Develop standards, methodologies, and best practices for technology deployment across client engagements.
Collaborate with development teams to create custom applications, dashboards, automation tools, and reporting solutions.
Establish comprehensive user adoption and training programs to maximize client success.
Oversee development of role-based training materials, implementation guides, and operational procedures.
Lead change management initiatives that improve technology adoption and business process transformation.
Monitor adoption metrics and continuously refine training strategies based on client needs.
Support business development efforts by participating in client presentations, proposal development, and solution planning.
Identify opportunities to expand services within existing clients and pursue new market opportunities.
Maintain strong relationships with software vendors and technology partners.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance service offerings and competitive differentiation.