Associate Director

Linesight • Dallas, TX

2d • $170,000 - $197,000

About The Position

As an Associate Director at Linesight, you will lead highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams, nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will draw on your industry experience while developing your skills and perspective, with support and mentorship from industry leaders. The role includes taking responsibility for your career progression and contributing to Linesight’s business strategy. Building lasting, trusted relationships with colleagues and clients is central to the position.

As key account manager in the data centre team, you will develop client relationships, pursue new business and repeat projects, and oversee strategic client projects. You will apply cost management expertise to meet project deliverables and contract performance measures, negotiate commercial agreements, and lead and mentor employees to deliver high-quality work and client value.

The stated salary range is $170,000 to $197,000; the actual offer depends on skill set, education, and experience. Interviews are conducted in person or virtually, with video required.

Requirements

• Strong operational management experience in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in pre- and post-contract cost management within data centres.
• At least 10 years of construction experience, including previous cost management experience in the data centre sector.
• Confidence leading meetings with clients.
• A degree or comparable experience in cost management or quantity surveying.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with teams and clients through shared purpose, openness, and a positive environment.

Nice To Haves

• Chartered status, ideally with membership in the RICS.

Responsibilities

• Act as key account manager in the data centre team and develop client relationships based on partnership and trust.
• Engage new clients and secure repeat projects with existing clients through business development.
• Oversee key strategic client projects.
• Apply cost management experience to achieve project deliverables within contract performance measures.
• Negotiate contract terms and commercial agreements with external clients and contractors.
• Mentor and lead employees to foster performance and growth.
• Lead the team to deliver quality work and client value.
• Contribute to Linesight’s business strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director