Vice President of Construction Technology
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- West Columbia, SC, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in construction equipment, construction technology, heavy equipment distribution, or related industries required.
- Demonstrated experience leading business growth, organizational development, and cross-functional initiatives required.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, profitability, and business performance required.
- Proven ability to develop leaders, build teams, and execute organizational change required.
- Strong executive communication, strategic planning, and relationship management skills required.
- Ability to translate complex technology solutions into clear customer and business value propositions required.
- Senior leadership experience within a Caterpillar dealership, SITECH operation, construction technology provider, or major construction equipment OEM preferred.
- Understanding of construction equipment applications, customer operations, and technology-enabled productivity improvements preferred.
- Familiarity with Caterpillar technology solutions, including VisionLink, Cat Grade, Cat Command, and connected equipment platforms preferred.
- Experience with Trimble machine control, positioning systems, surveying, and jobsite technology preferred.
- Experience developing recurring revenue, technology service, or subscription-based business models preferred.
- Knowledge of construction workflows, earthmoving applications, fleet management, and jobsite productivity preferred.
Full description
Overview
Title: Vice President of Construction TechnologyReports to: Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer
Department/Division: SITECH
Branch: West Columbia
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced
Vice President of Construction Technology to lead Blanchard Machinery’s construction technology strategy and accelerate profitable growth across South Carolina. This executive will integrate Caterpillar, SITECH/Trimble, connected equipment, machine control, automation, and digital productivity solutions across sales, rental, product support, and customer operations. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision, commercial leadership, operational execution, and construction industry expertise to build a high performing technology organization, expand customer adoption, and position Blanchard Machinery as a trusted partner in helping customers improve safety, productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
The Vice President of Construction Technology will translate Blanchard Machinery’s construction technology strategy into measurable enterprise-wide business results by aligning leadership, talent, processes, partnerships, and investments. This executive will drive profitable growth, increase customer adoption, and build the organizational capabilities required to deliver industry-leading technology solutions.
Leadership Expectations:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strategic Vision: Ability to establish a clear direction for technology and translate that vision into executable business priorities.
- Commercial Orientation: Strong focus on profitable growth, customer value, and sustainable financial performance.
- Organizational Leadership: Ability to build high-performing teams, develop talent, establish accountability, and lead enterprise-wide change across a complex dealership organization.
- Operational Discipline: Commitment to consistent execution, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement.
- Customer Focus: Deep understanding of construction customers and how technology can improve their operating performance.
- Collaborative Leadership: Ability to influence and align leaders across sales, rental, product support, operations, and OEM partners.
Definition of Success:
Success in this role means establishing construction technology as an integrated, profitable, and scalable component of Blanchard Machinery’s business. The Vice President will build a capable technology organization, increase customer adoption, develop sustainable recurring revenue, strengthen customer relationships, and position Blanchard Machinery as a recognized leader in construction technology and jobsite productivity.