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East 57th Street Partners

Chief Technology Officer

East 57th Street Partners, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000

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Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Location:

DFW Metroplex (Hybrid Schedule – On-Site & Remote)

Company Size:

Mid-Market Operating Company (100–500 Users)

Compensation:

$300,000 - $350,000 Base Salary + Annual Performance Bonus

Reports To:

CEO / Executive Leadership Team

Position Overview A leading

commercial construction company

based in the DFW metroplex is seeking an experienced

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

to serve as the organization’s

top technology leader

and architect its enterprise technology strategy.

This is a

hands‑on executive leadership role

responsible for building, scaling, and modernizing the company’s technology environment to support operational excellence, project execution, field operations, financial performance, and long‑term growth.

The CTO will lead the transition from a functionally oriented IT environment to a

scalable, secure, and data‑driven technology platform

aligned with the company’s growth strategy. The role requires a proven technology executive with experience leading

mid‑sized organizations (100–500 users)

and building high‑performing technology teams.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the company’s senior technology executive, accountable for

enterprise IT strategy, execution, and governance

Develop and execute a multi‑year technology roadmap aligned with business, operational, and growth objectives

Partner closely with the CEO, CFO, COO, and executive leadership to enable scalable operations and margin expansion

Systems, Infrastructure & Applications

Own all core systems supporting construction operations, finance, project management, field technology, and corporate functions

Evaluate, select, implement, and optimize platforms such as:

Construction ERP & project management systems

Field mobility and jobsite technology

Data, reporting, and analytics platforms

Cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity tools

Drive system integration, data integrity, and process standardization across the organization

Team Build‑Out & Organizational Design

Lead and scale the internal technology organization

Initial team of 2–3 direct reports , with responsibility to:

Build out the technology department structure

Define roles, responsibilities, and operating cadence

Recruit, develop, and retain high‑caliber technology talent

Establish clear governance, prioritization, and delivery frameworks

Own cybersecurity strategy, controls, and incident response

Ensure systems, data, and infrastructure meet security, compliance, and risk management standards

Partner with external vendors and advisors to maintain best‑in‑class controls

Manage technology budget, vendor relationships, and third‑party partners

Drive cost efficiency while improving system reliability and performance

Negotiate and manage contracts, SLAs, and implementation partners

Ideal Candidate Profile

15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience

Prior experience as a

CTO, VP of IT, or senior technology leader

in a

mid‑size organization (100–500 users)

Proven success

building and scaling technology teams and departments

Experience supporting

project‑based, operationally complex environments

Construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, or field‑based services strongly preferred

Strong understanding of:

ERP and project management systems

Cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity

Systems integration and data architecture

Technology governance and change management

Hands‑on, execution‑oriented leader comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels

Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with executive leadership and operations teams

Why This Role

Executive‑level impact as the

company’s top technology leader

Opportunity to

build and shape the technology function from the ground up

Direct influence on operational efficiency, scalability, and growth

Competitive compensation package ( $350K base + bonus )

Hybrid work schedule in the

DFW metroplex

Seniority level Executive

Employment type Full‑time

Job function General Business, Information Technology, and Strategy/Planning

Industries Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals and Construction

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