National Construction Projects Director (National Megaprojects Portfolio)

Turner & Townsend

About The Position

The National Construction Director of Major Projects will serve as the executive leader overseeing a nationwide portfolio of regional megaprojects across data centers, pharmaceutical manufacturing, high‑tech industrial facilities, and semiconductor programs. This role provides strategic direction, governance, and executive oversight to four Regional Major Projects Directors, ensuring consistent delivery excellence, commercial performance, and technical integrity across all major capital programs. The role will be accountable for enterprise‑level program strategy, client relationships, risk management, and organizational capability building. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring deep megaproject experience, strong commercial and technical acumen, and the ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams across complex, fast‑paced environments. Ability to travel nationwide, frequently, is required.

Requirements

20+ years of experience delivering large‑scale capital projects, including megaprojects in data centers, pharmaceuticals, high‑tech manufacturing, or semiconductors.
Proven track record overseeing $1B+ programs or multi‑region portfolios of complex capital projects.
Demonstrated success leading senior program directors and large, multidisciplinary teams.
Deep understanding of program governance, project controls, commercial strategy, and technical integration.
Exceptional communication and executive‑level stakeholder management skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hyperscale data center programs, semiconductor fabs, or regulated pharmaceutical environments.
Advanced degree (MBA, MS Engineering) or professional certifications (PMP, CCM, PE).
Experience with EPC/EPCM, CMAR, or integrated delivery models.

Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Portfolio Governance
Lead the nationwide Major Projects organization, overseeing four Regional Major Projects Directors and their respective megaproject portfolios.
Establish and maintain program governance frameworks, delivery standards, and performance metrics across all regions.
Drive alignment between regional delivery teams and enterprise strategy, ensuring consistency in execution, reporting, and risk management.
Serve as the senior escalation point for program issues, commercial challenges, and strategic decision‑making.
Program Strategy & Delivery Excellence
Shape and execute the long‑term strategy for delivering multi‑billion‑dollar capital programs across mission‑critical sectors.
Ensure predictable outcomes across schedule, cost, quality, safety, and operational readiness.
Oversee integration of engineering, construction, commissioning, project controls, and commercial functions across all megaprojects.
Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and best‑practice adoption across the Major Projects organization.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the executive sponsor for key national clients in data center, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Lead executive‑level communication, steering committees, and strategic alignment sessions with clients and partners.
Build long‑term relationships that support repeat business, program expansion, and enterprise growth.
Commercial & Financial Oversight
Oversee commercial strategy, contracting models, procurement planning, and financial governance across all regional portfolios.
Ensure robust cost control, forecasting, change management, and claims mitigation processes.
Partner with finance, legal, and executive leadership to safeguard commercial performance and contractual compliance.
Risk, Compliance & Technical Assurance
Provide executive oversight of program‑level risk identification, mitigation, and reporting.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and industry-specific requirements across all regions.
Support technical governance, QA/QC, and commissioning strategies to ensure high-reliability outcomes for mission-critical facilities.
Leadership, Talent & Organizational Development
Lead, mentor, and develop Regional Major Projects Directors and senior program leaders.
Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and recruitment of top-tier program leadership.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and delivery excellence.