Director of Business Technology & Innovation

Banner Associates is an employee-owned engineering and consulting firm committed to delivering innovative solutions that strengthen communities and improve infrastructure. Our success comes from our people which is why we foster an environment where collaboration growth and forward thinking are part of everyday work. Our teams are trusted advisors to our clients and we continuously invest in technology talent and ideas that move our industry forward.

Why This Role Matters

Strategic Innovation and Research and Development

• Spearhead the research testing and adoption of emerging technologies (AI Machine Learning Digital Twins) to maintain the firms competitive advantage
• Lead Future of Work initiatives piloting new hardware and software workflows that position Banner as an industry innovator
• Develop a technology roadmap that balances immediate production needs with long term visionary goals ensuring the firm is prepared for industry disruption
• Benchmark the firms innovation performance against industry standards and competitors
• Identify and secure external partnerships and collaborations to enhance the companys innovation capabilities

Data Integration and Workflow Management

• Establish a comprehensive Field to Finish data protocol
• Ensure that Survey data VDC models and GIS deliverables are fully compatible eliminating data loss and rework during hand-offs between departments
• Drive a unified data management strategy ensuring that spatial data flows seamlessly from the field collection to the final deliverable
• Define and track metrics that measure return on innovation investment ensuring that new tools translate into tangible improvements

Business Integration and Cross-Functional Leadership

• Business Development: Partner with the Marketing BD team to identify and articulate technical differentiators for proposals positioning the firms technological capabilities such as Digital Twins and Reality Capture as key competitive advantages to win new work
• Finance/Accounting: Work with the Finance team to identify opportunities for automation and workflow modernization utilizing technology to streamline reporting reduce manual data entry and improve the speed of financial analysis
• Human Resources: Serves as a strategic technology partner to HR ensuring tools integrations and data infrastructure effectively support workforce initiatives and organizational growth

IT Infrastructure and Systems Oversight

• Oversee the IT department ensuring that infrastructure security and hardware support both daily operations and high-performance innovation tasks
• Manage IT budgets and vendor relationships consolidating software licensing to eliminate waste while ensuring access to cutting-edge tools
• Ensure IT systems are optimized for specialized AEC workflows
• Identify and implement the proper deployment and use of new technologies and innovative practices to maximize their effectiveness

High-Level Technical Consulting

• Serve as a senior technical advisor on projects
• Maintain a connection to the work by consulting on high-value projects ensuring the Director remains grounded in the practical realities of the firms deliverables

EOS Leadership and Accountability

• Operate as a senior leader within Banners EOS framework owning and advancing Rocks scorecards and key process documentation related to technology data and innovation initiatives

Qualifications

• A bachelors or associate degree in a related field with a minimum of 10 plus years of AEC industry experience with a proven track record of leadership and management
• Comprehensive understanding of Surveying VDC BIM standards and Geospatial GIS architectures
• Demonstrated ability to lead R and D initiatives that result in successful firm-wide adoption
• Understanding of the firms core technical stack Civil 3D Revit ArcGIS etc and enterprise IT concepts
• Strong leadership abilities with experience influencing cross-functional teams Accounting BD HR and OPS without direct authority

Key Traits

• An innovative mindset with a passion for driving industry progress
• Ability to balance innovation with efficiency
• Strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork
• Resilience and adaptability in leading organizational change
• A proactive results-oriented mindset

Our Culture and Values

At Banner Associates our culture is grounded in shared values that guide how we work lead and grow together.

Culture of Improvement
We believe growth comes from being open to learning challenging ourselves and stepping outside our comfort zones. We continuously seek ways to improve both personally and professionally because growth drives progress and better outcomes.

Reliable
Reliability means being dependable accountable and trustworthy. When we commit to something we follow through. Trust is the foundation of strong relationships with clients coworkers and partners.

People Focused
We put people first because strong relationships drive strong results. We listen communicate clearly and create an environment built on respect collaboration and support.

Passionate with an Encouraging Attitude
We bring energy and purpose to our work. We support one another stay positive through challenges and create a culture where people thrive and great work happens.

We value innovation collaboration and forward thinking and we empower our team members to make meaningful contributions improve how work gets done and create real impact for our clients and communities. If you want your leadership to matter and your ideas to shape the future you will find that opportunity here.

Equal Opportunity Employer