Director Project Controls, Data Centers

AtkinsRéalis•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Director Data Center Division to join its US P&PS Team. The role is responsible for accelerating growth across the company’s US growth regions—Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Southwest—by applying new approaches, strategies, technology, and solutions to existing business and emerging opportunities. The position is office-based at any company office and requires frequent travel across the country. It reports to the Market Director and works closely with regional leads, the Data Center Lead, senior innovation leadership, Business Development and Strategy, Multi Market Service leadership, business units, the Culture and Social Impact Lead, and key account management teams. The position is a leadership role focused on strategic growth and expansion of the company’s Data Center services. The director will represent the company as a brand ambassador and contribute to growth in targeted Data Center clients and related power, industrial, and healthcare markets. The role includes building business through client relationships, market awareness, strategic planning, pursuits, teaming, recruitment, and external industry engagement. AtkinsRéalis is a design, engineering, and project management consultancy providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services. The company emphasizes collaboration, equity, diversity, inclusion, employee development, and support for employee wellbeing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, science, construction, engineering, or a related field, or 20+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
15+ years of business development experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.
Broad knowledge of clients and Data Center markets in the region.
Knowledge of and relationships with hyperscalers, private-sector entities, and the consulting community in the market.
Ability to take initiative and work with limited oversight.
Analytical thinking combined with a focus on tactical execution.
Effective team-building and collaboration skills, including the ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
Knowledge and experience pursuing alternative delivery approaches.

Nice To Haves

Existing relationships with consulting firms and contractors to facilitate teaming.
Affiliations with professional societies and active industry and community involvement.

Responsibilities

Lead growth efforts across the US growth regions by applying new approaches, strategies, technology, and solutions to existing business and emerging opportunities.
Collaborate with company leadership to develop and execute strategic and tactical business plans across business units for emerging businesses.
Provide market and competitive analysis based on broad market awareness.
Establish, nurture, and grow client relationships; serve as Key Account Manager for selected clients.
Coordinate nationally with senior leadership of the Buildings and Places business unit to strengthen Data Center services through the application of technology.
Support organic growth by identifying and recruiting strategic hires to win and deliver Data Center work.
Identify, lead, and participate in key pursuits and teaming strategies.
Represent and promote the company at networking events, professional and industry associations, society meetings, conferences, and tradeshows.
Participate in social media and collaborate with communications teams on external thought-leadership articles and campaigns.
Demonstrate collaborative leadership and support equity, diversity, and inclusion, including serving as an ally for employee resource groups.
Drive strategic growth and expansion of Data Center services and targeted client relationships in power, industrial, and healthcare markets.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Flexible work schedules
Group insurance
Two floating holidays
Paid parental leave, including maternity and paternity leave
Pet insurance
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learning and development programs, training, and career opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Resource Groups
Company-matched contributions to an employee-funded foundation that supports STEAM education for minorities from K-12 through college
Health and dental coverage for domestic partners