About this opportunity
Allan H. Weihe, P.E., L.S. - Founder lists this Vice President of Information Technology opportunity in indianapolis, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position: Vice President of Information Technology
Location: Carmel, IN / Northside Indianapolis, IN
This visionary, executive role is pivotal to continuing our growth and positioning us for greater success. We recognize information technology and artificial intelligence to be as important to our success as the services we provide to our clients. Therefore, this is a newly created position that will lead us into the future. Established in 1960 and with nearly 100 employees, Weihe Engineers enables its clients with site development projects across the Midwest to build with confidence. Our passionate and experienced professionals deliver best-in-class land surveying, civil engineering, sustainable design, and landscape architecture services. As the Vice President of Information Technology, you will work alongside our executive team to develop strategy and execute / implement activities intended to help us run our operations efficiently, compete effectively, optimize profitability, securely protect from threats, and empower our staff with the right tools and platforms to deliver high-quality products with high performance. You will also own and direct both internal staff and / or external partners towards creating a technology ecosystem with proper governance and innovation to achieve corporate objectives in an evolving digital landscape. Weihe Engineers, has been recognized as a Top Workplaces and is on the IBJ list of largest engineering firms. If you're looking for a great place to work, grow your career, and have the work / life balance you want.
Major Responsibilities
Develop and execute a progressive IT strategy aligned with corporate growth, project delivery, and client service goals
Serve as the internal technology leader and advisor to executive leadership on systems, risk, cybersecurity, and innovation
Oversee and manage the MSP relationship, including performance, SLAs, budgeting, and strategic alignment
Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of enterprise systems (e.g., project management, ERP, document management, collaboration tools, etc.)
Identify where AI and automation can improve how we work (design, project management, operations, administration, recruiting) and lead the initiatives that automate repetitive tasks and put our date to better use
Establish and enforce IT governance, cybersecurity standards, data management policies, and business continuity standards, and ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations
Partner with department leaders and staff to identify opportunities for process improvements through technology
Manage IT budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations, including data security and accessibility considerations
Oversee (or delegate) technology onboarding and offboarding process in coordination with HR
Evaluate AI tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, and Architectural Engineering Construction (AEC) specific platforms
Integrate AI technology and current software such as Deltek Ajera and AutoDesk AutoCAD
Establish
Lead digital transformation initiatives, including automation of repetitive workflows and improved data utilization
Lead / oversee company’s AI committee and establish responsible AI usage policies, training programs, and governance
Strong organizational and time-management skills; comfortable juggling multiple priorities without dropping the ball
Self-starter with a positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to pitch in wherever it’s needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred); will consider applicants with real world job experience of 10+ years
8-12+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership roles
Experience working with or managing MSP / vendor relationships
Strong understanding of cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise systems with a practical, execution-oriented mindset
Demonstrated experience leading technology strategy, not just operations
Familiarity with AEC industry tools (e.g., AutoDesk AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Deltek Ajera, etc.)
Experience implementing or scaling AI and automation solutions in a business environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value
Comfortable operating in mid-size company environment with lean internal IT staff
Passion for innovation and continuous improvement
Strong collaborator who can work effectively across technical and administrative teams, from field staff to senior leadership, and enjoys training and mentoring others
Proficient with standard productivity tools (MS Office, Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro) with Bluebeam experience being a plus
Your Compensation and Benefits
Signing bonus / relocation package
Eligible for ownership stake
401k with company match
Company paid health insurance available
Company paid dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company paid new parent leave
Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Company paid time off (PTO)
Company paid professional development
Supportive, casual, and fun work environment
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Worksite address
indianapolis, IN, 46262, US
Who can apply
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