IT MANAGER

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About Freedom

Freedom Industries is a trusted MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) service provider, proudly serving a wide range of industries, including Life Sciences, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Semiconductor, and Food/Beverage. Since our founding in 2004, we have remained committed to delivering exceptional industrial maintenance and construction services.  Our core mission is simple yet powerful: "Our purpose is to honor God by building a great future for our Freedom family through relationship-driven industrial construction and maintenance."

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As a 100% employee-owned company, we are passionate about fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and growth.  We believe in putting ‘the right person in the right seat’ and are actively seeking new owners who share our values and vision for the future.

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Employee owners at Freedom enjoy competitive pay, PTO, paid Holidays, and exceptional benefit options.

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Freedom is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

 

To maintain a safe and productive workplace, and as a condition of employment, all candidates selected for hire are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

 

Freedom participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.  All new hires must provide valid documentation to establish identity and work authorization in the United States.

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Position Summary

The IT Manager will oversee Freedom Industries’ internal technology operations, ensuring that systems, devices, and applications are reliable, secure, and aligned with business needs. This role bridges the gap between our third-party IT provider and internal users, while managing software subscriptions, SharePoint/drive organization, AI policy, and end-user technology needs across the company.

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Key Responsibilities

IT Operations and Support

• Serve as the primary internal IT leader while coordinating with the third-party IT firm that manages servers, remote desktop, and Microsoft accounts.

• Oversee device setups and routine support

• Provide escalation support for hardware/software issues not covered by the external IT firm

Systems, Software and AI Management

• Manage and maintain all company software subscriptions:

• Monitor license usage, renewals, and cost optimization.

• Lead new software implementations from evaluation through rollout and adoption.

• Own and enforce company AI policy, ensuring responsible use of AI tools.

• Explore and recommend AI applications that increase productivity, efficiency, and insights.

SharePoint and File Management

• Oversee folder mapping, network drive management, and permissions

• Keep SharePoint sites updated, refreshed, and aligned with company standards.

• Implement best practices for digital file organization and accessibility.

Process and Reporting

• Assist with creation of forms, customized reports, and templates within software platforms.

• Standardize report storage, ensuring key data is readily available to teams.

• Document IT processes and provide training where needed.

Governance & Security

• Enforce IT policies and standards, in collaboration with the external IT partner.

• Ensure compliance with company data security requirements.

• Support business continuity through system backups and proper access controls.

 

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of IT management or systems administration experience.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and network drive management.

• Hands-on experience with software subscription administration and user license mgmt.

• Experience implementing new software platforms or major upgrades.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Preferred

• Familiarity with construction applications (Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Trimble, Spectrum ERP)

• Experience working in partnership with managed IT service providers.

• Background in AI exploration, tool evaluation, and policy development.

• Ability to train, mentor, and oversee junior IT staff.

• Experience in report customization and form creation.

Competencies & Attributes

• Ownership Mindset: Takes initiative and accountability for IT systems that support the business.

• Customer-Centric: Provides excellent service to internal users with a relationship-driven approach.

• Innovative & Forward-Looking: Actively explores AI and technology trends

• Organized & Process-Oriented: Brings order to multiple systems and platforms.

• Collaborative: Works effectively with external IT partners, internal departments, and leadership.

 

Essential Functions Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.  The Company considers the functions listed here as essential to performance of the job duties.  

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This position may require working near others, walking, climbing stairs, and/or extended periods of sitting or standing.