Systems Development Manager

Who We Are:

For over 117 years and across four generations of family ownership Brooks Construction Company Inc. has stood for Family Integrity Respect Safety Teamwork and Quality in the civil construction industry. Based in Fort Wayne Indiana with over 270 employees Brooks Construction provides asphalt concrete earthwork and pipe operations across northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio using best practices and innovative techniques to give our customers a quality product.

Job Summary

The Systems Development Manager leads the development integration and ongoing support of proprietary and partner-integrated software systems used across Brooks Construction. The role oversees the software development lifecycle aligns technical solutions with business needs and ensures projects are delivered on time within scope and to established quality standards.

Working with Brooks leaders and internal stakeholders the Manager provides both technical and people leadership establishes effective development practices and processes evaluates technology solutions and fosters a collaborative and innovative team focused on delivering reliable high-quality software solutions.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages the end-to-end software development lifecycle including requirements gathering design development testing deployment and maintenance.
• Ensures software projects are delivered on time within budget and scope and in accordance with established quality standards.
• Oversees the integration of proprietary systems with partner platforms and third-party services.
• Prioritizes end-user support of existing proprietary software and integrations including break-fix training and regular maintenance.
• Leads mentors trains and develops the software development team providing regular feedback coaching goal setting and career development guidance.
• Oversees workload distribution performance management project priorities and resource allocation across the development team.
• Fosters a collaborative innovative and growth-oriented team environment and encourages knowledge sharing across functions.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders to define business requirements project scope objectives priorities and deliverables.
• Creates and maintains documentation of technical development as well as end-user support.
• Trains end users including both technical and non-technical audiences on the proper use of systems.
• Evaluates market solutions and recommends tools frameworks and methodologies that support business needs and improve development processes.
• Establishes and maintains best practices for code management version control and user acceptance testing.
• Provides hands-on technical guidance oversight and problem-solving support as needed.
• Collaborates with company leadership to develop and implement technology strategies and ensure technical decisions align with business objectives and long-term goals.
• Stays current on emerging technologies and industry trends and identifies opportunities to improve systems processes and development practices.

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists others in department as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Maintains confidentiality and exercises appropriate discretion when working with company systems and information.
• Demonstrates strong leadership coaching and team-development skills.
• Possesses strong project management organizational and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with peers internal customers vendors and other stakeholders.
• Translates business needs into practical technical requirements and solutions.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop implement document and maintain effective software development workflows and processes.
• Manages multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapts to changing business needs.
• Exhibits fairness honesty integrity dependability and high ethical standards in professional interactions.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Provides strong internal customer service.
• Willingness to learn construction workflows and practices to support end-user needs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of professional software development experience.
• Strong understanding of modern software development practices including Agile or other delivery frameworks DevOps cloud-based architectures user acceptance testing (UAT) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with integrated systems and third-party partnerships.
• Hands-on experience with SQL event-driven architecture and cloud services preferred.
• Proficiency with PHP (CodeIgniter) Python (Tkinter) JavaScript jQuery and front-end technologies (HTML/CSS) preferred.
• Experience using for real-time functionality WebSockets and scheduled background tasks (Web Cron) preferred.
• Experience with MS SQL and MySQL including stored procedures triggers indexing and performance optimization preferred.
• Experience supporting Linux and Windows server environments and working with terminal/command-line operations FTP ODBC configuration and Excel data integrations preferred.
• Experience developing or integrating RESTful APIs and third-party systems preferred; familiarity with Visual Basic and legacy systems is a plus.
• Experience within construction logistics or a related industry is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation.
• Occasional standing walking bending or reaching.
• Ability to lift and carry computer or office equipment as needed.

Working Environment

• This position is fully on-site and requires regular in-person attendance; remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available for this role.
• Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment.
• Regular interaction with internal departments end users vendors and external technology partners.
• Work is typically performed during standard business hours; however additional hours may be required for support and/or during system implementations critical issues or peak periods.
• Fast-paced environment requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and adapt to changing business and technology needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manages the software development team and is responsible for workload assignment performance management coaching and professional development of direct reports.

How to Apply:

Online: Visit to access our online Employment Application by clicking View Open Positions and Apply Now!. Please include a resume if you have one.

Why Join Brooks Construction

At Brooks Construction Company we believe in building more than roads-we build careers communities and a legacy of excellence. Based in Fort Wayne Indiana with over 270 employees Brooks Construction provides asphalt concrete earthwork and pipe operations across northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio using best practices and innovative techniques to give our customers a quality product.

Our team-based approach ensures that every employee has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Whether youre starting your career or bringing years of experience youll find a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

What We Offer Non-Union Positions:

At Brooks Construction Company we are proud to provide our employees with exceptional benefits that support their health financial security and overall well-being.

Competitive Compensation:

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Health Insurance - We pay 100% of the premium for you your spouse and your eligible children)
• Prescription Drug Plans Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts We make contributions on your behalf
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telehealth Services

Retirement & Financial Security:

• 401K Plan We contribute a portion of your 401K for you
• Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Career Development:

• Access to training programs and advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement program

Join us in shaping the infrastructure of northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio. Be part of a team where ordinary people do things extraordinarily well.

Brooks Construction Company Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Brooks Construction Company Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and all applicable federal and state labor laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process please contact our HR team at .

Required Experience:

Manager