Project Director | Mission Critical

Brinkmann Constructors•Phoenix, AZ

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Director - Mission Critical leads the planning, preconstruction, execution, commissioning, and closeout of complex mission critical construction projects, including data centers and other high-reliability facilities. This role provides strategic leadership to project teams, serves as a senior client-facing representative, and is accountable for safety, quality, schedule, cost, risk management, project controls, and operational readiness. The Project Director partners with owners, design teams, trade partners, vendors, equipment manufacturers, and internal leadership to deliver technically complex projects on time, within budget, and to the highest performance standards. At Brinkmann Constructors, we don't just build buildings - we build community, relationships, and a team that inspires confidence. It's the passion and expertise of our employee-owners that drive our success, pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in the construction industry. By joining our team, you can deliver outstanding results with an industry leader while building your career. Together, let's build a future we can be proud of and make a difference, one construction project at a time. Our purpose is people. Our passion is building.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, business, or related field preferred
15+ years of construction experience, including significant experience leading large-scale commercial, industrial, data center, or mission critical projects
Experience leading complex projects or programs with major capital budgets, accelerated schedules, technical systems, and multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated understanding of mission critical construction, including MEP coordination, power, cooling, low-voltage, structured cabling, commissioning, redundancy, and operational readiness considerations
Strong knowledge of construction principles, preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, procurement, project controls, contract management, cost forecasting, and change management
Proven ability to lead client relationships, negotiate effectively, influence decisions, and resolve complex issues in high-pressure environments
Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, communication, business development, and team-building skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, scheduling software, project management systems, cost management tools, and related construction technology platforms preferred

Responsibilities

Maintaining strong client relationships and serving as a senior point of contact throughout pursuit, preconstruction, construction, commissioning, and closeout
Supporting business development activities, client strategy, market positioning, proposals, interviews, and negotiated project opportunities
Leading project setup, governance structure, delivery strategy, communication protocols, reporting cadence, and project execution planning
Overseeing preconstruction services, constructability reviews, design coordination, value analysis, estimating, budgeting, and schedule development
Developing and monitoring project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, cost controls, billings, change management, and overall financial performance
Managing master schedules, milestone tracking, critical path activities, manpower planning, logistics, and recovery plans when needed
Leading procurement and subcontracting strategies for critical equipment, long-lead materials, specialty vendors, and key trade partners
Coordinating with design teams, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, owners, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical and operational issues
Ensuring strict adherence to safety standards, quality expectations, contract requirements, ethics, compliance, and regulatory obligations
Establishing and monitoring QA/QC processes, inspection protocols, documentation requirements, punch processes, and corrective action plans
Overseeing commissioning planning, readiness reviews, systems turnover, issue resolution, and closeout activities for critical building systems
Monitoring project documentation, meeting minutes, submittits, RFIs, change orders, contracts, invoices, and owner reporting for accuracy and timeliness
Leading owner, architect, contractor, preconstruction, progress, discipline, commissioning, and executive-level project meetings
Identifying, assessing, communicating, and mitigating risks that may impact project performance, customer satisfaction, or operational readiness
Leading project management, field, safety, quality, procurement, and project controls teams assigned to mission critical work
Assigning work, setting expectations, monitoring performance, and holding team members accountable for project outcomes
Coaching, mentoring, training, and developing Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and other project team members
Creating a collaborative, accountable, solutions-oriented team culture that supports complex, fast-paced project delivery
Providing ongoing feedback, development conversations, recognition, and performance input for assigned team members
Supporting interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning for mission critical project teams
May serve as a mentor to new hires or team members transitioning into mission critical project delivery
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

100% employee ownership (ESOP)
annual bonus program
company-contributed 401K
competitive salary with annual merit increase
continuing education reimbursement
performance tools for added clarity of expectations and responsibilities
annual performance reviews
dedicated ambassador for assimilation into Brinkmann culture
comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA
paid parental leave
work-life balance
seven paid holidays plus three floating holidays to celebrate what holidays are important to you
paid birthday off
family-oriented work environment
service awards with paid sabbaticals and milestone bonuses
a positive and collaborative work environment
healthy lifestyle rewards
community involvement
team building events
local volunteer opportunities
non-profit support and fundraising