Director of Construction - Critical Facilities COLO Provider

Pkaza•Ashburn, VA

13d

About The Position

This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission-critical data center developer / wholesaler / Colo provider. This company provides turnkey data center solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their client's ever-changing mission-critical facility’s operational needs. They accomplish this by providing reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations (Hyperscale and Enterprise Customers). This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. We are looking for a Director of Critical Facilities Construction to lead data center colo construction and development projects in NoVA / Mid-Atlantic Region. The director will own all aspects of project delivery / execution, project conception through completion while driving best-in-industry standards ensuring projects align with company standards and objectives - including budget management / costs, meeting scope and quality expectations, scheduling, and safety. This role requires providing strategic leadership and vision to contractors, consultants, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing both the strategic and administrative aspects of development and construction The ideal candidate preferably has come up the ranks from General Contracting, Engineering Design, Architecture, Owners Rep, etc. The Director will be the primary interface between Company and its construction partners. The ideal candidate must be able to thrive in a flat organization that relies on heavily on vendor support from their construction partners.

Requirements

8-10+ years of experience in construction management, with a focus on complex greenfield data center delivery or critical facilities projects as a general contractor / GC, Engineering Firm, Developer, or End User, including direct accountability for project financial performance, manage budgets and schedule execution from project inception to completion
Experience with driving successful execution of the bid process, RFPs, RFIs, drafting agreements, reviewing contracts, etc
BS in Construction Management , Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
Experience with technical design, development, and construction principles specific across ground-up civil, structural, architectural / CSA, and MEP systems, with experience spanning greenfield, brownfield and retrofit data center / critical facilities projects
Demonstrated strength in strategic planning and project execution
Exceptional people leadership and project management skills, capable of operating effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring flexibility and collaboration
Proven leadership, with hands-on experience in safety processes, commissioning processes, MOPs, QA/QC standards, and best-practice construction execution
Proficiency with modern project controls, scheduling methodologies, virtual design and construction (VDC), and a wide range of construction - Accubid, McCormick, Bluebeam, etc and PC-based software tools, including MS Office, PowerPoint, MS Project, SharePoint, etc
Team-oriented mindset with a demonstrated willingness to go beyond core responsibilities to achieve results
Proven track record of partnering cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders to understand requirements, analyze challenges, implement solutions, and deliver successful outcomes
Active industry engagement with organizations such as AFCOM, ASHRAE, 7x24 Exchange, PTC, Datacenter Dynamics / DCD, Uptime, iMasons, Bisnow, etc.
Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and compellingly to varied audiences
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple concurrent projects, and maintain sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality while working strategically with data
Willingness to travel approximately 20%, varying based on project volume and business needs

Nice To Haves

Background in Critical Facilities Design, Architecture, Engineering and Construction Services
Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus!
Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop all phases of data center development projects in the Virginia / Carolinas region, from pre-construction, permitting, bidding, and team selection through construction, commissioning, integration, turnover, and project closeout
Manage contractual reviews, procurement, construction oversight over all phases, and contractor management - subs contractors, consultants - ensuring contract alignment, accountability while driving consistent / best in class delivery of world-class data center infrastructure
Experience managing Data Center Construction Capital Projects with Budgets $200MM + and customer build procurement activities, including RFP development, evaluation, and award
Communicate confidently with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and teamwork through professional, partnership-oriented communication and leadership
Develop / Delegate the issuance of RFPs for project bids, evaluate bidder qualifications, and negotiate contracts
Serve as the primary point of accountability with internal / external stakeholders, senior leadership, and vendors for scope, quality, schedule, ensuring adherence to financial targets and keeping to the budget, tracking costs, forecasts, and addressing critical path conflicts as needed and to meet key milestones
Ensure project teams remain aligned with turnover and documentation requirements, supporting smooth transition to operations
Coordinate closely with Facilities Operations including Operations, to prioritize inputs, align on timelines, manage work requiring MOPs, and ensure all required approvals are obtained
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including permits and safety requirements
Participate in due diligence processes for potential developments and acquisitions
Belong and attend professional organizations such as AFCOM, ASHRAE, 7x24 Exchange, PTC, Datacenter Dynamics / DCD, Uptime, iMasons, Bisnow, etc.
Possess an extensive network within the mission critical data center facilities construction market