Business Applications Manager - Kent Companies

Summary
The business applications manager oversees application solutions' implementation, management, and optimization. This role requires a blend of construction industry experience and technical expertise to ensure that business applications are effectively integrated into the construction process. The ideal candidate will drive adoption, improve project efficiency, enhance safety, and leverage technology investments to meet the company's strategic goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish the Global Plan & Timetable for Implementation
  • Together with senior management, develop an overall plan for business application use and integration for the company
  • Develop a master timetable for integrating business applications and the training to support those business applications
• Application Implementation & Integration: Implementing and managing applications that improve construction processes.
  • Assist with the RFQ/RFP processes, including evaluation, selection, implementation, and tracking of the actual effectiveness of future applications and their return on investment.
  • Ensure seamless integration of new applications with existing systems and processes.
• Project Management: Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure applications align with project goals and requirements.
  • Collaborate with leadership, divisions, and project teams to plan and execute application initiatives.
  • Facilitates business process re-engineering and change management to standardize and optimize business processes and systems.
  • Works with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, define, document, and manage requirements.
  • Monitor project progress and ensure applications are used effectively to meet project goals.
• Training and Support: Providing training and ongoing support to construction teams on applications and systems to ensure they are used effectively.
  • Develops, delivers, and maintains training for business users to optimize processes and systems, including user guides, training materials, and best practices documentation.
  • Assist Kent Companies’ Divisions with adopting various business applications.
  • Provide new employees training on operational/construction project management software (Autodesk Build, ProEst, and BC Pro).
  • Provide ongoing training for all employees using said business applications.
  • Provide general system administration and process support for business applications.
  • Maintain a documentation library of training, best practices, and FAQs for the business applications.
• Vendor Management: Work with technology vendors and suppliers to implement, support, and maintain construction-related applications.
  • Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers.
  • Works with purchasing to negotiate contracts, manage software licenses, and ensure the timely delivery of technology solutions.
• Innovation and Research: Staying updated on emerging technologies and trends in the construction industry and evaluating how these can be applied to improve efficiency, safety, and quality.
  • Lead pilot programs to test and evaluate new tools and systems.
• Compliance and Security: work with the Director of IT to implement cybersecurity measures to protect project applications, data, and systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, information technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction management, project management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and technology applications in the construction industry.
• Excellent project management skills to oversee multiple technology projects from initiation to completion. Ability to manage resources, budgets, timelines, and risks effectively.
• Proficient in data analysis and the use of analytics tools.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving (for any driver)
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Experience, Education, and Qualifications
Advanced degrees or certifications in construction technology, project management, or IT are a plus.
Proven experience with construction technology platforms, such as BIM, project management software, and IoT.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Work Environment/Physical Demand
This position will work in office and job site environments. Frequent travel, including overnight stays, is required, and it requires extended periods of sitting and standing.

Position type and expected hours of work.
This is a full-time office/field position. Typical hours will range from 45-50 hours per week and are subject to change. This role requires working nontypical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during nontypical workdays and hours is also necessary.

Travel
This position requires frequent travel, including to office locations, job sites, and off-site meetings, which are subject to change.

Office Location
130 60th Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
830 E Valley Ridge Blvd Lewisville, TX 75057
1223 Quarry Overlook Dr Fort Mill, SC 29715
2319 Patterson Industrial Dr Pflugerville, TX 78660
Remote location is possible based on experience.

Benefits
Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities

Perks associated with this role
Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined; rather it builds on the teammate’s strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.

About Kent Companies
Kent Companies is a full-service specialty trade contractor with operations across Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and the Carolinas. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We employ over 2,000 trade professionals nationwide and deliver every project with our Four Hallmarks: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. Kent Companies is known as The Leaders in Concrete™ and continuously ranks in the Top 10 Concrete Contractors nationwide by ENR Magazine.

Kent Companies’ family of brands includes Kent Concrete, Kent Underlayments, Kent Facilities, Kent Foundation Solutions, and Foundation Rescue Supply.

EEO Statement
At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies’ does not discriminate on the basis of 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. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions.

The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence, and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company’s commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan.

Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.