Job Description

IT Applications Director – Construction Operations

Location: McLean, VA (On-site)

We’re partnering with a leading organization in the construction industry to identify an experienced IT Applications Director to oversee and elevate their core operational application ecosystem. This individual will be responsible for the strategic direction, reliability, and continuous improvement of the mission-critical applications that support day-to-day construction operations. The Director will manage a high-performing team, collaborate closely with business stakeholders, and drive a proactive, value-focused application support model.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Application Leadership

• Develop and execute application roadmaps aligned with overall business goals.
• Lead a proactive applications support team focused on delivering value and operational excellence.
• Oversee critical, high-impact applications, ensuring optimal performance, functionality, and user experience.
• Maintain and enhance business continuity strategies and standards.
• Build and manage effective relationships with technology vendors.
• Ensure all application environments adhere to evolving cybersecurity requirements and industry certifications.

Team Management & Development

• Recruit, lead, and mentor a team of Application Managers and Analysts.
• Foster a culture centered on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the team maintains strong functional knowledge and technical expertise across key platforms.

Application Lifecycle Ownership

• Oversee deployment of new features, enhancements, and functionality — including testing, training, and user communication.
• Manage license agreements, usage tracking, and cost optimization.
• Ensure application uptime and performance through proactive monitoring and reporting.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge base supporting both team efficiency and end-user enablement.
• Manage audit, compliance, and documentation requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain consistent communication with business leaders to assess needs and prioritize application initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic liaison between technical teams and business units.
• Translate business requirements into actionable roadmap items and enhancements.
• Ensure clear communication and documentation of application processes and procedures.

Performance Optimization

• Define and track KPIs to measure application health and team effectiveness.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to elevate application support and service delivery.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in IT operations with a focus on application management.
• Proven experience leading application support teams.
• Background supporting or managing construction-specific applications such as Procore, Kahua, Autodesk, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or Textura.
• Strong understanding of the construction project lifecycle (pre-construction through closeout).
• Experience developing application roadmaps and business continuity plans.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, compliance requirements, and licensing.
• Demonstrated success transitioning teams from reactive to proactive operational models.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, application security testing, and compliance with frameworks like NIST or ISO 27001.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or other project management methodologies.
• Knowledge of cloud-based application management.
• Familiarity with ITIL best practices.

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