Construction Technology Manager

Overview

Fortune-Johnson is the premier contractor for building multifamily projects in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. With over 40,000 units completed, Fortune-Johnson takes pride in an industry-leading record of completing assignments on time and within budget. Fortune-Johnson is seeking a Construction Technology Manager to oversee the day-to-day execution and management of our technology environment while helping guide longer-term technology direction. This is a player–coach role that blends hands-on IT work with people leadership, prioritization, and operational oversight.

• Technology Operations & Execution:
  Ensure the stability, reliability, and security of Fortune-Johnson’s technology environment; perform hands-on IT work as needed; oversee daily IT operations; maintain documentation for systems, processes, and standards.
• People Leadership & Accountability:
  Serve as the direct manager of the IT Specialist with accountability for prioritization of work and ticket backlog health, response times and service quality, task completion and follow-through, and establishing clear daily and weekly accountability rhythms; provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Offshore Technology & Analytics Team Leadership:
  Lead an offshore technology and analytics team focusing on delivery management, clear priorities and timelines, quality and consistency of outputs, ongoing communication and coordination, and ensuring work across internal and offshore teams is aligned and not duplicative.
• Technology Budgeting & Vendor Management:
  Track and manage technology-related software and hardware expenses; own software renewals, licensing coordination, and vendor relationships; prepare budget recommendations, cost analyses, and investment proposals for leadership approval; execute purchasing and renewals within established approval guardrails; participate in vendor reviews to ensure value for technology investments.
• Systems, Tools, & Analytics Oversight:
  Oversee and maximize the effectiveness of Procore, Microsoft 365, Box, and related construction and business systems; provide oversight and coordination for Power
  
  BI and Procore Analytics with a focus on outcomes; partner with stakeholders to support operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Strategy Support & Continuous Improvement:
  Support the Director of Technology & Training in shaping technology priorities; identify opportunities to improve workflows, automation, and system integration; provide practical input on technology decisions based on real operational constraints and user needs; help build scalable processes as the company grows.
• Time Allocation (Approximate): 50% – People management, prioritization, vendor coordination, and oversight; 35% – Hands-on IT work and operational execution; 15% – Analytics oversight, system improvement, and forward-looking initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Construction Management, or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).
• 3–7 years of experience in IT support, systems administration, or technology operations.
• Prior experience managing people strongly preferred.
• Experience working with offshore teams is a plus.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity fundamentals, and modern business needs.
• Familiarity with construction-industry platforms is highly preferred.
• Comfortable balancing execution with leadership responsibilities.

• Strong prioritization and follow-through skills
• Ability to manage people with clarity, consistency, and accountability
• Practical, execution-focused mindset
• Clear communicator who can translate technical work into business impact
• Organized and disciplined in managing competing demands
• Comfortable operating with direction and guardrails rather than rigid instructions

Our goal at Fortune-Johnson is to recruit, hire, and maintain a diverse workforce. Equal employment opportunity is good business as well as being the law and applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, termination, compensation, and benefits. Fortune-Johnson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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