Director of Information Technology

Since 1985, Kinsley Steel has been delivering unmatched quality steel on time and on budget. Our certified and highly-skilled teams specialize in structural steel design, engineering, detailing, fabrication, erection and retrofit to existing structural members.

The Director of Information Technology is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building and executing the technology strategy that will support Kinsley Steel's next phase of growth. This role oversees the IT while remaining directly engaged in day-to-day technical decisions, architecture, and problem-solving.

This role partners closely with executive leadership to translate business goals into a technology roadmap, and serves as the primary escalation point for complex technical, security, and infrastructure decisions.

Leadership & Team Management

• Directly supervise, mentor, and develop the IT team, setting clear priorities, performance goals, and professional development plans.
• Remain hands-on with critical technical work, escalated issues, and complex projects where senior-level expertise and architecture knowledge is required, rather than operating purely at a strategic level.
• Build department structure, workflows, and documentation standards appropriate for a growing, multi-location organization.
• Own the IT budget, including forecasting, capital planning, and cost optimization across all locations.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with technology vendors, managed service providers, and software partners.

Strategy & Business Alignment

• Partner with Kinsley Steel business leadership to define and execute a multi-year technology roadmap that supports the company's growth strategy.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies - including automation and AI - that can create efficiencies across estimating, detailing, fabrication, project management, and back-office functions.
• Serve as the key technology advisor to the business leadership as well as in strategic planning and capacity planning discussions.
• Oversee the delivery of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services.

AI Strategy & Governance

• Develop and lead the company's approach to responsible AI adoption, identifying practical use cases, evaluating, and piloting AI-enabled tools.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Own and modernize the company's overall cybersecurity strategy, including network security, endpoint protection, identity and access management, and data protection.
• Establish and maintain security policies, incident response plans, and disaster recovery/business continuity procedures across all locations.

Enterprise Systems & Infrastructure

• Own the performance, integration, and roadmap for key business systems ensuring they effectively support the business.
• Oversee network architecture, servers, cloud infrastructure, end-user devices, and business applications across all locations.
• Provide technical leadership in key technologies including Active Directory, Microsoft 365, ERP/manufacturing/project systems, and data platforms.
• Evaluate, select, and implement new hardware, software, and infrastructure solutions to support business efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in information technology, including at least 5 years in a leadership or management role overseeing IT staff and strategy.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity strategy, including security frameworks, incident response, and disaster recovery planning; relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Security+) preferred.
• Experience evaluating or implementing AI tools and establishing governance, data use, or acceptable-use policies a strong plus.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise networking (Cisco/Meraki), Active Directory, Microsoft 365, virtualization (VMWare/Hyper-V), and backup/recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam).
• Experience with, or strong aptitude for, construction or manufacturing-related software such as Trimble Viewpoint, Tekla, and AutoDesk strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing IT budgets, vendor contracts, and supplier negotiations.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development skills, with the ability to remain hands-on with technical work as needed.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across locations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical business leaders.
• Ability to travel periodically to other company locations.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.