Construction Project Director

Emerald Cloud Lab•Austin, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction Project Director leads Emerald's construction initiatives, including expansion of existing sites, construction of new sites, and offsite fabrication of custom fixtures used to connect equipment in cloud labs. The role oversees company projects, including expansion of the Austin flagship facility, and serves as a liaison to clients by providing guidance and project oversight as they build their own cloud labs. The director also works with contract manufacturers on supply chains, fabrication, logistics, and installation support for company-designed fixtures. The position may be based in Austin in a hybrid arrangement or anywhere in the United States, with regular travel to company and client sites of up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field and at least 5 years of experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 10 years of experience.
At least 5 years of commercial or industrial construction management experience.
Experience leading at least one construction project valued at $10,000,000 or more.
Experience managing ground-up or major construction from pre-construction through closeout.
Strong working knowledge of MEP systems and their design, installation, and commissioning.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
Working knowledge of building codes, OSHA requirements, and permitting processes.
Proficiency with construction management and scheduling tools.
Willingness to travel up to 25% to client project sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MEP prefabrication, modular construction, or off-site manufacturing.
Background in repeatable or prototype-based building programs.
Experience in lab construction.
Familiarity with UL 508A, ASME, NFPA 70/NEC, or other standards relevant to fabricated equipment.
PMP, CCM, or similar professional certification; a PE license is a plus.
OSHA 30 certification.
Experience with design-build or integrated project delivery.
Experience with BIM/VDC tools such as Revit or Navisworks.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day construction of the Austin facility expansion, directing general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
Work with the VP of Special Projects to manage project schedules and budgets.
Represent Emerald at owner-architect-contractor meetings with the Owners-Rep, and report progress, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership.
Coordinate design reviews, RFIs, submittals, and value-engineering efforts with architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders.
Manage quality assurance and quality control, punch lists, commissioning, closeout documentation, and turnover to operations, with attention to change control and risk assessment in a GMP lab.
Capture lessons learned from the Austin build and feed them into the company's architectural program and construction standards.
Serve as the primary contact for clients building facilities based on ECL's architectural program, from pre-construction through commissioning.
Guide clients and their internal teams on correct implementation of the architectural program.
Review client drawings, specifications, schedules, and submittals for conformance with the program.
Conduct site visits and progress reviews at client projects.
Develop and maintain client-facing resources, including implementation guides, checklists, and standard details.
Identify opportunities to supply company-fabricated MEP equipment to client projects, working with sales and leadership on scoping and proposals.
Identify domestic contract manufacturers capable of fabricating large MEP fixtures from ECL's designs, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to select a manufacturer.
Manage the relationship with the selected contract manufacturer.
Develop cost-effective logistics options for transporting fixtures to construction sites.
Coordinate with site general contractors to ensure appropriate trades are available to install fixtures.
Liaise with the contract manufacturer, in-house design team, and on-site installers to improve fixture design and fabrication.
Collaborate with internal teams and executive leadership on long-term facility and growth planning.
Champion continuous improvement in construction methods, standardization, and prefabrication.