Director – Data Center Operations

The Director of Construction PMO is an onsite leader responsible for managing all operations at one of our large data center project sites. Based full-time at the site, this role leads project delivery, field execution, governance, resource management, performance reporting, and risk management to ensure work is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Director partners with the Regional Director, Project Managers, Field Leadership, Estimators, the general contractor, trade partners, and the client’s onsite team to drive operational excellence and consistent project outcomes.

• Lead and manage all onsite operations at the data center site, serving as the senior company leader on site.
• Be present in the field daily, walking the site to monitor progress, workmanship, safety, and quality.
• Establish and enforce site-level PMO standards, governance, project controls, documentation, and closeout procedures.
• Oversee multiple project teams, scopes, and phases on site, monitoring schedule, financial health, risk exposure, and resource allocation.
• Lead daily and weekly site coordination meetings with project teams, field leadership, the general contractor, trades, and the client.
• Coordinate closely with the client’s onsite representatives, general contractor, and other trades to resolve issues and keep work moving.
• Plan and adjust onsite manpower, equipment, and materials to meet schedule demands; develop workforce and resource forecasts.
• Own site safety performance, ensuring compliance with company safety standards, site-specific requirements, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Drive quality through QA/QC processes, inspections, testing, and punch list and closeout management.
• Partner with Operations and Finance to manage site budgets, forecasts, earned value, change orders, cash flow, and margin.
• Manage risk, contractual compliance, claims avoidance, issue resolution, and escalations at the site.
• Lead and mentor onsite Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Superintendents/Foremen, and PMO staff; support training and succession planning.
• Report site performance, forecasts, risks, and progress to the Regional Director and leadership through dashboards and regular reviews.
• Drive use of project management software and reporting systems across onsite teams.
• Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for the client and strengthen the relationship through consistent performance and communication.

• Leadership: strategic planning, executive communication, organizational development, change leadership, and team building.
• Operational: portfolio management, construction operations, financial management, resource planning, project controls, scheduling, and risk management.
• Business: client relationship management, contract administration, business acumen, process improvement, and data-driven decision making.
• Strong field presence; able to lead large, multi-trade crews and influence stakeholders at all levels in an active construction environment.
• Accountable for KPIs including project gross margin, schedule performance (SPI), forecast accuracy, resource utilization, backlog conversion, client satisfaction, safety, change order cycle time, cash flow, and PMO process compliance.
• Preferred certifications: PMP, PgMP, Lean Construction, DBIA, and OSHA 30-Hour.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 10–15+ years of progressive construction project management experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing multiple project teams, programs, or regional operations.
• Experience leading…