Construction Project Director Data Centers

Construction Project Director - Data Centers

Category

Operations

Work Location

US-

ID

2024-2192

Overview

Mission Critical - Project Director Operations

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Hyper-Scale Project Director of Data Center Construction who will lead and manage large-scale and complex data center construction projects. The role requires strong technical expertise, extensive project management experience, and the ability to secure new business within the mission critical sector. The Project Director is responsible for assembling project delivery teams with the requisite qualifications and experience and working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful initiation, planning, construction, and closure of projects.

Location

You can be located anywhere in the US, if you are highly willing to travel to our client projects on a long-term basis.

Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities

Project Planning and Strategy: Developing comprehensive construction plans, defining scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with organizational objectives

Team Leadership: Leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders

Resource Management: Allocating resources efficiently, managing budgets, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within scope

Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and outcomes

Stakeholder Engagement: Communicating with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, clients, and vendors, to ensure alignment and address any concerns

Performance Monitoring: Tracking project progress through metrics and reporting, adjusting plans as necessary to meet changing requirements or challenges

Quality Assurance: Ensuring that all deliverables meet the required quality standards and compliance regulations

Innovation and Improvement: Continuously seeking ways to optimize processes and improve project outcomes through innovative technologies or methodologies

The Project Director will support client new work efforts, oversee hiring initiatives, ensure safety, budget, quality, schedule, and profitability performance. Overall, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of projects that drive significant growth and innovation within the organization and serve our client's needs.

Qualifications

To qualify for the role, you must have

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, Business Administration, or other technical discipline and approximately fifteen (15) + of related work experience including five (5) years in a leadership role

Proven track record in project management, particularly in the construction industry

Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with experience assembling and leading project delivery teams

Experience in the following required:

managing large-scale and complex data center projects with budgets $100M+

A valid driver's license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel; travel is estimated at 70+%

Ideally, you'll also have

Excellent communication and organizational skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Strong history of lead