Chief Information Officer

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as a strategic, hands-on executive leader responsible for shaping and executing the company’s technology vision and digital transformation strategy. This role ensures that technology operates as a competitive advantage within the specialty contracting industry by aligning IT initiatives with both business objectives and field operations. The CIO brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to business challenges, effectively bridging the gap between office-based systems and field productivity. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CIO is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and leads a high-performing team of IT professionals to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and scalable growth.

Worksite Location:

Minneapolis, MN

Salary Range:

$250K \+ Bonus

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision, Dental, Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing \& 401(k) retirement savings program
• Car Allowance and gas card
• Long \& Short-term Disability
• Paid Time-Off

Roles \& Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership \& Construction Acumen

• Develop and execute an IT strategy aligned with the full construction lifecycle, including project delivery and the 24/7/365 service business.
• Champion an operations-first mindset by prioritizing technologies that improve productivity for field and project teams.
• Serve as a Senior Leadership Team member, translating technology risks and opportunities into clear business outcomes tied to growth and profitability.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT organization with a hands-on, service-oriented leadership approach.
• Oversee the Director of IT, infrastructure, support, programming, and data functions to ensure operational excellence and business impact.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for IT services and solutions.

ERP Management \& Systems Integration

• Lead the planning and implementation of the company’s ERP system.
• Drive integration of specialized tools and custom applications to create a single source of truth for financial and operational data.
• Partner with internal programming resources to ensure scalable, effective system integration.

Change Management \& Innovation

• Lead adoption of new technologies through effective communication, training, and change management across office and field teams.
• Foster innovation through practical application of AI and custom tools that improve field efficiency and business performance.
• Monitor emerging technologies to ensure the technology strategy remains resilient and forward-looking.

Cybersecurity \& Risk Management

• Implement and maintain a robust cybersecurity framework to protect systems, data, and mobile endpoints.
• Proactively manage cyber risks, including ransomware and compliance, across all operations.

Required Skills \& Experience

• 10\+ years of IT leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, Construction Management, or a related technical field or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, and high-level leadership experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to visit jobsites and regional offices to foster relationships and ensure technology tools meet the practical needs of the workforce
• Desire and ability to become an owner.
• Experience managing a multi-disciplinary team, including software developers, data analysts, and infrastructure professionals.
• Demonstrated success in leading an ERP implementation and integrating ERP systems with developed and third-party applications.
• Exceptional ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, from field foremen to the Board of Directors.
• Proven ability to deploy and support mobile technology solutions for field-based employees in a multi-state environment.
• Ability to speak the language of programmers (SQL,APIs, .NET) while maintaining a high-level business perspective.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and asset protection strategies.

About Versique:

Versique: /ver-seek/

adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, \& Interim Recruiting

is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiter-seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than just resumes, they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the

Inc. 5000

list of fastest-growing private companies and the

Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50

list for 2023\. We are also consistently recognized as a

Star Tribune Top Workplace

and were named a

Best Place to Work

in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let’s find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.