Director, Project Management - Mission Critical

Overview

Mas Tec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.

Mas Tec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of Mas Tec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the Mas Tec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Associate Project Manager will help build out a newly developed Mission Critical construction team. The APM will assist in the management of multiple projects while providing support to the Project Managers and other key members in the preconstruction phases as well as during the projects. Help coordinate projects and plans, schedules, and track the progress of projects and report their results.

The Director of Project Management within Mission Critical projects will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and execution management for large-scale mission‑critical and hyperscale data center construction projects nationwide. This role is responsible for leading multiple Project Managers, Construction Managers, and project teams while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.

The Director will oversee all phases of project delivery including preconstruction, engineering coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning, client management, and financial performance. This position will serve as the executive point of contact for internal leadership, owners, clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Managers, Construction Managers, Field Engineers, and support staff.
• Lead the execution of multiple mission‑critical and hyperscale data center projects simultaneously.
• Establish project execution plans, staffing plans, and operational strategies.
• Oversee all project phases from planning and procurement through commissioning and turnover.
• Own project financial performance, including:
• P&L management
• Forecasting
• Budget development
• Cost controls
• Change order management
• Revenue projections
• Manage projects exceeding $100M+ in total contract value.
• Partner with estimating, preconstruction, engineering, and procurement teams to develop project strategies.
• Review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements.
• Monitor project schedules and ensure milestone adherence.
• Lead risk identification and mitigation efforts.
• Develop and maintain executive‑level reporting dashboards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project management processes.
• Support business development and strategic growth initiatives within the mission‑critical market.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years of construction project management experience.
• 8+ years leading large‑scale mission‑critical or hyperscale data center projects.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing Project Managers and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Experience managing projects exceeding $100M+.
• Strong understanding of:
• Duct bank installation
• Underground utilities
• Manholes and vault systems
• Medium‑voltage distribution
• Cable and wire pulling
• Electrical infrastructure
• Mechanical systems
• Commissioning…