Director of Construction

T5 Data Centers•Chicago, IL

12h

About The Position

Forever On! From the start in 2008, T5 has been focused on supporting enterprise and hyperscale customers with customized data center solutions. Today, we remain dedicated to an unrivaled level of quality that extends across the lifecycle of the core data center ranging from customized turnkey development, facilities management and data center operations to customized construction needs worldwide! The worlds biggest companies trust T5 with their data center operations. At T5, our success is fueled by our team. With over 400 engineers, technicians and professional staff, we're proud to foster an inclusive culture of excellence and progression thats dedicated to serving our customers. Commitment to Diversity & Military Veterans Battle-Tested Leadership Experience 100% Data Center Focused Owner-Operator Mindset Job Description: The Director is responsible for project management and leadership for the Southeast market and other T5 markets. This shall include, but not be limited to site management and leadership for individual buildings + full projects, including coordinating subcontractors, material and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being strictly followed, and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. Support general leadership of the Southeast market Lead data center campus teams Provide hands on management support for individual projects Manage overall budgets and corresponding subcontractor/vendor/consultant budgets Manage overall schedules Schedule subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure timely completion. Perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding the work being performed. Ensure that subcontractor is fully executing and complying with the contracted scope of work. Coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions. Identify subcontractor non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental quality standards. Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to project team for resolution. Maintain daily log (written) of activities on the jobsite. May perform Field Superintendent duties at multiple job sites, simultaneously. Ensure subcontractor has corrected all deficiencies identified by project team. Walk all units on project daily to monitor activities and assist in future planning. Preside over weekly subcontractor meetings designed to coordinate the work. Issue notices of non-compliance to subcontractors in regards to quality of work or scheduling. Ensure that the job site is always kept in a clean and organized manner. Perform job progress and completion punch list identification and completion. Complete other such duties consistent with your role as you may be assigned by T5 management.

Requirements

Bachelors degree, or equivalent experience, required
3+ years Construction experience, required
1+ years Data Center experience, preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and Project)
Yardi, Procor and Prolog experience, preferred
Experience with Division 2-10 (concrete through finish trade)
Provide direction to and resolve problems amongst subcontractors and vendors.
Ability to identify deficient work and provide resolution.
Blueprint reading.
Endurance and ability to visit entire job site, including stairs or other elevated structures.
Monitoring jobsite general health and safety.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Nice To Haves

1+ years Data Center experience, preferred
Yardi, Procor and Prolog experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Project management and leadership for the Southeast market and other T5 markets
Site management and leadership for individual buildings + full projects
Coordinating subcontractors, material and equipment
Ensuring that specifications are being strictly followed
Ensuring work is proceeding on schedule and within budget
Support general leadership of the Southeast market
Lead data center campus teams
Provide hands on management support for individual projects
Manage overall budgets and corresponding subcontractor/vendor/consultant budgets
Manage overall schedules
Schedule subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure timely completion
Perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding the work being performed
Ensure that subcontractor is fully executing and complying with the contracted scope of work
Coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions
Identify subcontractor non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental quality standards
Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to project team for resolution
Maintain daily log (written) of activities on the jobsite
May perform Field Superintendent duties at multiple job sites, simultaneously
Ensure subcontractor has corrected all deficiencies identified by project team
Walk all units on project daily to monitor activities and assist in future planning
Preside over weekly subcontractor meetings designed to coordinate the work
Issue notices of non-compliance to subcontractors in regards to quality of work or scheduling
Ensure that the job site is always kept in a clean and organized manner
Perform job progress and completion punch list identification and completion
Complete other such duties consistent with your role as you may be assigned by T5 management