Vice President of Infromation Technology / CIO

Job Title: Vice President of Information Technology / Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Industry: Construction / Manufacturing / Distribution

Location: Northern Los Angeles County (Hybrid, will need to go into office 3 days a week)

Reports To: CFO or CEO (TBD)

Company Overview

We are representing a growing construction services organization undergoing a significant transformation, including expansion across multiple states and through strategic acquisitions. The company is seeking a technology executive to serve as Vice President of IT or Chief Information Officer (CIO), responsible for creating and executing a modern IT vision that supports scalability, integration, and operational efficiency.

Position Summary

The VP/CIO will lead the enterprise-wide IT strategy, driving modernization efforts with a focus on ERP transformation, IT systems consolidation, and integration of newly acquired businesses. The organization operates in a multi-site, multi-state environment, requiring a leader with experience standardizing platforms across diverse business units while ensuring local flexibility.

This executive will be instrumental in implementing a new ERP platform (such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, etc.), integrating IT systems from acquired companies, and building an agile, service-oriented IT team. The VP/CIO will report to the CFO and serve as a trusted partner across the leadership team, ensuring technology enables business growth and enhances company performance.

Key Responsibilities

• ERP Ownership: Lead the evaluation, deployment, and continuous enhancement of a new ERP system (ideally NetSuite or Oracle). Act as the in-house expert while mentoring functional leaders to become ERP super users.

• M&A Integration: Direct IT integration across newly acquired organizations, including assessment of existing systems, standardization of processes, and seamless migration to unified platforms.

• Technology Unification: Consolidate fragmented IT environments into a secure, scalable architecture that supports multi-site and multi-state operations.

• Due Diligence & Post-Acquisition Support: Oversee IT due diligence during acquisitions and ensure smooth post-close transitions that align with corporate standards and maintain operational continuity.

• Strategic Roadmapping: Design and implement a long-term IT strategy that drives

operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and scalable growth.

• Team Leadership: Build, lead, and develop a geographically distributed IT team focused on service excellence, innovation, and execution.

• Infrastructure Modernization: Upgrade infrastructure to enable mobile access, real-time field data, VoIP, imaging, and enhanced connectivity for field operations.

• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with technology vendors and managed service providers (MSPs), ensuring reliable service delivery, favorable contract terms, and performance accountability.

• Governance & Compliance: Establish IT governance and enforce security protocols and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, SSAE 16, ITIL, COBIT).

• Executive Collaboration: Partner with senior leadership to align technology initiatives with business objectives and deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in IT leadership, with a strong background in ERP system implementation and optimization (e.g., NetSuite, IFS).

• Expertise managing IT across multi-location, multi-state operations with a focus on standardizing platforms and streamlining processes.

• Proven track record of leading IT efforts during mergers and acquisitions, including systems integration and change management.

• Industry experience in construction, manufacturing, or industrial services is strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with enterprise applications including CRM (e.g., Salesforce), Microsoft 365, business intelligence tools, and mobile-first technologies.

• Demonstrated success in scaling IT teams and operations, using a combination of internal staff and external service providers.

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk management.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.