Director - Information Technology

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values.

In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary:

The Information Technology Director (IT Director) is responsible for the management, strategy and execution of all Information Technology (IT) functions for The Middlesex Corporation and related entities (collectively, the Company), in alignment with corporate goals. The IT Director directly manages a team of IT personnel, the Company’s IT operations, and oversees implementation of new IT systems and policies. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background, ability to manage and motivate people, and experience in creating and implementing IT policies and systems that meet business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes, complies with, enforces, and actively promotes all corporate safety policies and procedures in addition to ensuring adherence to our number one core value – Safety first in all we do.
• Develop IT policies and procedures on a basis for ensuring consistency in standards and leveraging of common systems while supporting business goals set by senior management
• Establish and measure IT performance relative to cost, value creation, and Team Member satisfaction in the key areas of systems, telecommunications, network management, and support
• Oversee and promote continuous improvement of all IT operations through measurement of performance against industry norms, KPIs, established goals and metrics
• Ensure availability of necessary applications and systems to support business and operational needs
• Direct efficient and cost-effective delivery of Company IT systems.
• Lead, develop, and implement IT initiatives that enable the Company to compete more vigorously and more profitably in a demanding marketplace
• Translates Company vision into IT systems and procedures, communicates and promotes dynamic IT strategic vision to all Company stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into system solutions making maximum use of available tools while ensuring longer-term supportability of the architecture and cost-effectiveness of the solution
• Prepare financial budgets, cost-benefit analyses, and return on investment reports, and present proposals for capital projects to senior management
• Manage, motivate, and develop all staff within the IT group. Ensure the organizational structure is appropriate for supporting Middlesex’s current and future business needs. Recruit appropriate talent.
• Ensure the IT infrastructure is successfully exploited to achieve continuous improvement and competitive advantage by identifying needs and, developing and providing appropriate training and support for all Team Members
• Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts
• Collaborate with senior management and other stakeholders on strategic goals and objectives
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgment
• Ensure compliance with IT security standards, particularly NIST 27001 and CMMC guidelines

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as IT Director, or similar role
• Experience in analysis, implementation, and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications
• Sound understanding of computer systems (hardware/software), networks, etc., including Cloud concepts (e.g., Paas, Saas, Iaas)
• Experience in managing information technology budget
• BS/BA in computer science, engineering or relevant field; MS/MA preferred
• Proven experience in service and application delivery
• Experience in interpreting the applicability of local and federal laws/regulations (including…