IT Director

MATT Construction•Santa Fe Springs, CA

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About The Position

MATT Construction, the General Contractor that built such iconic Los Angeles structures as The Broad Museum and Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, is seeking a IT Director to join our team. The IT Director provides strategic and operational leadership for all technology initiatives across a $500M general contractor with offices, jobsites, and mobile users throughout Southern California. This role is responsible for developing and executing a multi-year IT roadmap while ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of day-to-day IT operations supporting both office and field environments. Leading a lean IT organization, the IT Director oversees infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, vendor relationships, and emerging technologies - including AI and automation - to enhance efficiency, safety, and competitiveness in a hands-on, project-driven construction environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT leadership experience, preferably in construction, AEC, or a field-based environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field required.
Demonstrated experience overseeing both strategic IT initiatives and operational IT delivery.
Expertise in enterprise systems, infrastructure, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity.
Proven track record of leading digital transformation and technology modernization initiatives.
Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, vendors, and executive stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Procore and CMiC highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Define and execute a multi-year IT strategy aligned with business objectives, operational needs, and growth plans.
Partner with executive leadership to integrate technology into construction operations, corporate services, and long-term business strategy.
Champion innovation through AI, automation, and advanced construction technologies.
Establish IT standards, policies, and governance frameworks to support scalability and consistency.
Provide executive oversight of day-to-day IT operations across offices, jobsites, and mobile users.
Ensure reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure, including: Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Exchange Online Networking (LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls, Wi-Fi, jobsite connectivity) Endpoints (Windows, mobile devices), cloud services, backups, and disaster recovery
Serve as the final escalation point for critical system outages, security incidents, and service issues.
Ensure documentation, operational procedures, and standards are maintained and followed.
Oversee selection, implementation, integration, and optimization of enterprise systems, including: Construction ERPs (P6, CMiC) Project management platforms (Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud) Document management, BIM, and field technologies
Ensure effective integrations and data flows between systems to support reporting, project execution, and financial controls.
Partner with business leaders to identify process improvements enabled by technology.
Lead evaluation, piloting, and deployment of AI-driven and emerging technologies, including: Predictive scheduling and cost modeling Digital twins, 360° site capture, and field intelligence tools Automation and low-code solutions to improve internal workflows
Balance innovation with operational stability, security, and ROI.
Establish and maintain enterprise cybersecurity and risk management programs, including: Identity and access management, MFA, endpoint protection, and patching Vendor and application risk assessments Incident response planning and remediation
Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, regulatory, and insurance requirements.
Own IT budgeting, forecasting, and long-term cost planning.
Negotiate and manage strategic vendor relationships, MSPs, carriers, and software providers.
Ensure vendors meet service, security, and performance expectations.
Translate technology investments into measurable business value and ROI.
Lead, mentor, and develop a cross-functional IT team in a collaborative, no-silos environment.
Set priorities, allocate resources, and ensure coverage across systems and environments.
Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Lead organizational change management related to technology adoption.