Director of Construction

Join a leading provider of customized data center solutions, dedicated to delivering exceptional quality across the entire data center lifecycle—from turnkey development and construction to facilities management and operations. With a team of over 400 engineers, technicians, and professionals, the company fosters an inclusive culture of excellence, innovation, and progression. The Director of Construction will play a pivotal role in overseeing a portfolio of complex projects, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring operational and financial success.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a company that values diversity, military veterans, and an owner-operator mindset, all while focusing exclusively on data center projects for enterprise and hyperscale clients.

• Lead and manage a portfolio of data center construction projects, ensuring successful execution, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee project teams, providing hands-on leadership, mentorship, and support to project managers and superintendents.
• Drive financial performance by managing budgets, forecasts, and schedules, and ensuring margin preservation and profitability.
• Develop and maintain strong executive-level client relationships, resolving escalated concerns and generating repeat business opportunities.
• Standardize and improve operational processes, implementing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards across all projects.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure timely project completion and quality control.
• Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and meetings to monitor progress, address issues, and support future planning.
• Lead talent development efforts, including identifying future leaders, conducting talent reviews, and creating succession plans.
• Support general leadership of the regional market and contribute to strategic planning sessions.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 15+ years of construction experience, including Division 2-10 (concrete to finished trade).
• Minimum 3 years of data center construction experience required.
• Proven experience managing multiple large-scale projects and leading diverse teams.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, forecasting, and margin preservation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Project.
• Experience with Yardi, Procore, and Prolog preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships at the executive level.
• Commitment to operational excellence, safety, and quality standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.