Director Project Controls, Data Centers
About The Position
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Director to accelerate growth across its U.S. Data Center business and growth regions: Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Southwest. The position is office-based and may be located in any AtkinsRéalis office, with frequent travel across the country. The role reports to the Market Director and works closely with regional leads, Data Center leadership, innovation, business development and strategy, multi-market service leadership, business unit leadership, culture and social impact, and key account management teams. This leader will drive strategic growth and expansion of the company’s Data Center services across its business units, while pursuing targeted Data Center clients in power, industrial, and healthcare markets. The role calls for a company representative and brand ambassador who collaborates with leadership to develop and execute business plans, builds client relationships, leads pursuits and teaming strategies, and supports growth through strategic hiring and external engagement.
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 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.
- Initiative-taking approach requiring 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 in pursuing alternative delivery.
- Existing relationships with consulting firms and contractors to facilitate teaming.
- Affiliations with professional societies and active industry and community involvement.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with company leadership to develop and execute strategic and tactical business plans for emerging businesses across business units.
- Provide market awareness and market and competitive analysis.
- 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 technology-enabled Data Center service delivery.
- Identify and recruit strategic hires to support organic growth and 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 on external thought leadership articles and campaigns.
- Demonstrate collaboration and cohesion, support Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and act as an ally for Employee Resource Groups.
- Drive strategic growth and expansion of Data Center services and pursue targeted clients 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
- Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
- Employee Resource Groups centered around women, African Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity, and Emerging Professionals
- Company-matched employee-funded foundation supporting STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
