IT Construction Tools Lead
Conti Corporation, Sterling Heights, MI, United States
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Full Time Sterling Heights, MI, Sterling Heights, MI, US
15 days ago Requisition ID: 1110
Role Summary
We are seeking a
charismatic, business-facing IT professional
to own, promote, and evolve our
Project Management tool ecosystem
supporting the
Construction industry .
This role sits at the intersection of
IT, project delivery, and construction operations , acting as both a
functional translator
and a
platform enabler . The successful candidate will drive a “process first” approach across the business that will ensure project teams fully adopt, correctly use, and continuously improve our core project management applications, while aligning them with IT standards and business needs.
The role is suitable for a
Business Analyst or Project Manager background , with
5–7 years of experience , including time spent working closely with or part of IT teams.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management Tools Ownership
Act as the
functional and IT owner
for project management platforms used by construction and delivery teams.
Drive
tool adoption, standardization, and continuous improvement
across regions and projects.
Define and maintain
templates, workflows, dashboards, and reporting standards .
Cross‑Functional Enablement
Serve as a
bridge between IT and Construction Operations , translating:
IT language → into functional construction language
Business requirements → into technical configurations
Partner with Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, Finance, and IT teams to align tools with real operational needs.
Platform Configuration & Customization
Configure and, where applicable,
customize tools
(fields, workflows, forms, reports, templates).
Support
light coding, scripting, or advanced configuration
to enable automation and standardization (where supported by the platform).
Coordinate with vendors and system integrators when deeper technical changes are required.
Training, Adoption & Change Management
Ensure the business knows their process before discussing tools
Act as a
visible and engaging ambassador for project tools:
Camera on by default!
Confident presenter with strong facilitation skills
Design and deliver
training sessions , user guides, and best‑practice playbooks.
Coach teams to move from “tool usage” to
tool mastery .
Governance & Integration
Ensure alignment with
IT governance, security, and data standards .
Support integrations with other enterprise systems (ERP, labor tracking, document management, reporting platforms).
Contribute to roadmap planning and prioritization of enhancements.
Applications in Scope
The role will primarily focus on the following platforms:
Procore
Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
Microsoft Project
Experience with one or more is required; exposure to several is strongly preferred.
Required Experience & Skills
Professional Background
5–7 years of experience
as a:
Business Analyst, Project Manager, or similar role
Time spent working within or alongside IT teams
Strong exposure to construction or capital projects environments
Functional & Technical Skills
Deep understanding of
project delivery processes
in construction
Strong functional knowledge of
project management tools and workflows
Ability to perform
advanced configuration, template creation, and customization
Comfortable discussing both
technical concepts and operational realities
Communication & Soft Skills
Strong
charisma and executive presence
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fluent in:
IT / technical English
Functional English used in the construction industry
Confident facilitator, trainer, and change agent
Personal Attributes
Proactive, structured, and highly organized
Naturally curious and improvement‑driven
Comfortable challenging existing ways of working
Able to influence without formal authority
Work Location & Travel Requirements
Hybrid position, onsite 3 days/week at Conti.
Ability to travel up to 25% in U.S. and Canada supporting all 9 subsidiaries.
Why This Role Matters
This role is critical to ensuring that
project management tools actually improve project outcomes , rather than becoming administrative overhead. It directly enables
project performance, visibility, and consistency
across the organization.
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Full Time Sterling Heights, MI, Sterling Heights, MI, US
15 days ago Requisition ID: 1110
Role Summary
We are seeking a
charismatic, business-facing IT professional
to own, promote, and evolve our
Project Management tool ecosystem
supporting the
Construction industry .
This role sits at the intersection of
IT, project delivery, and construction operations , acting as both a
functional translator
and a
platform enabler . The successful candidate will drive a “process first” approach across the business that will ensure project teams fully adopt, correctly use, and continuously improve our core project management applications, while aligning them with IT standards and business needs.
The role is suitable for a
Business Analyst or Project Manager background , with
5–7 years of experience , including time spent working closely with or part of IT teams.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management Tools Ownership
Act as the
functional and IT owner
for project management platforms used by construction and delivery teams.
Drive
tool adoption, standardization, and continuous improvement
across regions and projects.
Define and maintain
templates, workflows, dashboards, and reporting standards .
Cross‑Functional Enablement
Serve as a
bridge between IT and Construction Operations , translating:
IT language → into functional construction language
Business requirements → into technical configurations
Partner with Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, Finance, and IT teams to align tools with real operational needs.
Platform Configuration & Customization
Configure and, where applicable,
customize tools
(fields, workflows, forms, reports, templates).
Support
light coding, scripting, or advanced configuration
to enable automation and standardization (where supported by the platform).
Coordinate with vendors and system integrators when deeper technical changes are required.
Training, Adoption & Change Management
Ensure the business knows their process before discussing tools
Act as a
visible and engaging ambassador for project tools:
Camera on by default!
Confident presenter with strong facilitation skills
Design and deliver
training sessions , user guides, and best‑practice playbooks.
Coach teams to move from “tool usage” to
tool mastery .
Governance & Integration
Ensure alignment with
IT governance, security, and data standards .
Support integrations with other enterprise systems (ERP, labor tracking, document management, reporting platforms).
Contribute to roadmap planning and prioritization of enhancements.
Applications in Scope
The role will primarily focus on the following platforms:
Procore
Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)
Microsoft Project
Experience with one or more is required; exposure to several is strongly preferred.
Required Experience & Skills
Professional Background
5–7 years of experience
as a:
Business Analyst, Project Manager, or similar role
Time spent working within or alongside IT teams
Strong exposure to construction or capital projects environments
Functional & Technical Skills
Deep understanding of
project delivery processes
in construction
Strong functional knowledge of
project management tools and workflows
Ability to perform
advanced configuration, template creation, and customization
Comfortable discussing both
technical concepts and operational realities
Communication & Soft Skills
Strong
charisma and executive presence
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fluent in:
IT / technical English
Functional English used in the construction industry
Confident facilitator, trainer, and change agent
Personal Attributes
Proactive, structured, and highly organized
Naturally curious and improvement‑driven
Comfortable challenging existing ways of working
Able to influence without formal authority
Work Location & Travel Requirements
Hybrid position, onsite 3 days/week at Conti.
Ability to travel up to 25% in U.S. and Canada supporting all 9 subsidiaries.
Why This Role Matters
This role is critical to ensuring that
project management tools actually improve project outcomes , rather than becoming administrative overhead. It directly enables
project performance, visibility, and consistency
across the organization.
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