Director, Technical Construction

JLL•San Francisco, CA

1d•$215,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Technical Infrastructure & Heavy Engineering Delivery serves as the primary Bay Area point of contact for all complex, high-density technical construction and heavy infrastructure projects for a leading global technology enterprise. Operating as a key technical authority within the Regional Program Management leadership structure, this executive leads a team of technical Program Directors, Associate Program Directors, and Cost Analysts. This leader drives critical infrastructure delivery—including data centers, central utility plants, and high-performance R&D facilities—while managing early-stage technical due diligence, pre-construction cost/schedule modeling, commissioning governance, and cross-functional integration with the client's engineering, R&D, and facilities management teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Building Services, or a related technical field.
15+ years of progressive leadership driving complex commercial construction, data centers, central utility plants, semiconductor labs, or heavy industrial infrastructure.
Proven track record managing individual and aggregate project values ranging from $10M to $50M+.
Deep expertise conducting technical due diligence for high-density power (10MW+ loads), chilled water/HVAC central plants, and backup systems.
Expert-level understanding of commissioning phases (Level 1–5 IST), testing and balancing (TAB) standards, and maintenance accessibility.
Demonstrated mastery of Cost-Plus, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and Lump-Sum contracts, trade bid-leveling, and contingency governance.
Advanced proficiency in enterprise platforms, including e-Builder, Oracle Primavera P6, AdaptiveWork, Revit/BIM 360, AutoDesk Navisworks, or TM1.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) credential.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) certification.
Direct experience managing turnkey design-build delivery models within the Bay Area market.
Deep knowledge of Bay Area municipal utility interconnections, local building codes, and regional permitting workflows.
Prior experience delivering capital construction programs for high-profile global technology sector clients.
Proven background in leading, mentoring, and developing teams of technical Program Directors and Cost Analysts.

Responsibilities

Direct end-to-end engineering and construction for high-density, mission-critical technical capital projects, including central utility plant overhauls, redundant power/HVAC systems, and liquid cooling loops.
Serve as the executive technical authority and primary regional liaison for all non-standard, engineering-heavy capital projects, collaborating directly with client R&D and real estate executives.
Direct rigorous pre-acquisition and pre-lease technical due diligence site evaluations, analyzing utility power capacities, structural load-bearing limits, and life-safety compliance.
Partner with client stakeholders during concept framing to establish early-stage cost baselines, long-lead procurement schedules, and supply chain risk assessments.
Enforce strict Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning protocols, integrated systems testing (IST), and environmental health and safety (EHS) gateway sign-offs prior to energization and occupancy.
Partner directly with Facilities Management, Critical Engineering, and Technical Services teams early in pre-construction to ensure seamless operational handovers and zero downtime.
Manage multi-year technical capital forecasts, prefunding drawdowns, monthly Value of Work Done (VOWD) audits, and contractor contingency usage.