We are seeking a Director of Information Technology (Director II) who will lead the company’s approach to technology evolution to enable Gilbane’s business strategy.  The centerpiece of these efforts will result in a cloud-based, service-oriented platform encapsulating corporate applications, enterprise integration services, infrastructure, technology service operations and collaboration architecture to enable the future of construction and real estate development.  The Corporate Headquarters location in Providence is preferred, but candidates in other Gilbane locations will also be considered.

Who are we?  

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time, as well as building inclusive and authentic workplaces. You will have the opportunity to support an organization that builds schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! 

Who are you? 

You are a dynamic leader with a passion for developing others. You thrive in environments where you can inspire, coach and guide individuals to reach their full potential. You build high performing teams through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.  With a strong background in leadership and organizational development, you possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are strategic, innovative, and have a proven track record of implementing successful leadership programs. Your ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization makes you a key driver of leadership development initiatives. You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage.

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

What’s in it for you?   

Gilbane offers a collaborative and inclusive workplace that values your contributions and fosters continuous learning. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the organization’s leadership culture and overall success.  You would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and our employees in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

• Lead technology evolution to support business strategy, focusing on cloud-based, service-oriented platforms.
• Manage large-scale transformations, emphasizing change management and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and mentor IT teams to ensure competitiveness and alignment with future challenges.
• Establish risk-based architecture practices and controls for hardware/software acquisition and development.
• Design and implement key platform capabilities (IAM, enterprise integration, data architecture).
• Standardize agile delivery methods and lean portfolio management.
• Enhance ITIL adoption, focusing on asset management, incident, problem, and change management.
• Ensure cybersecurity standards compliance and proactive risk mitigation.
• Manage strategic supplier performance and technology due diligence for acquisitions.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• 15+ years in technology, with multi-industry experience preferred. 
• Recent hands-on development experience, acting as a player-coach.
• Proven leadership in driving large-scale, customer-facing technology transformations.
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFE) and The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF).
• Expertise in platform-centric technology organizations and public cloud migrations.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical domain or equivalent work experience.
• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and business management skills.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE 

• Knowledge of multiple technologies, architectural styles, design patterns, and development methodologies.
• Recent experience with modern IAM solutions.
• Security architecture and engineering experience.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.   The base salary can range from $214,000-$294,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.