Senior Director, Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Oversee construction operations across various markets and data center projects.

• Lead daily construction activities, ensuring that schedule, budget, and quality standards are achieved.

• Manage and mentor external construction project managers as well as internal resources.

• Coordinate the procurement of owner-furnished equipment and resources in collaboration with supply chain management.

• Enforce safety plans, policies, and regulations on the job site.

• Assist with building permits, entitlements, and approvals from local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).

• Develop and sustain schedules in collaboration with design and construction teams.

• Cultivate relationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders.

• Enhance construction processes and protocols through innovative data center solutions.

• Monitor project risks and formulate mitigation strategies.

• Prepare and manage construction estimates, project budgets, and unit cost reports.

• Facilitate pre-award and pre-construction meetings.

• Engage in value engineering and negotiate scopes, contracts, change orders, and payment requests.

• Oversee the procurement of materials and equipment, including buyout, submittals, and commissioning.

• Ensure project closeout, including the completion of as-built drawings and closeout documentation.

• Track costs, allowances, and contingencies using financial software, providing action plans for executive decision-making.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.

• 15+ years of experience in construction project management, including at least 7 years in the mission-critical or data center sector.

• Demonstrated leadership in managing complex, large-scale construction projects, particularly in data centers or similar facilities.

• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities, capable of overseeing multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for effective engagement with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities, with experience in mentoring and developing project teams.

• Proficient in project management software, Microsoft Office Suite, cloud-based commissioning platforms, and financial management tools.

• In-depth knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and construction practices.

• Willingness to travel domestically and within Canada to support project and team requirements.

• Applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship or transfer is not available, including CPT/OPT.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible spending account options

• Non-accrued PTO

• Company paid holidays

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Employee Discount Marketplace

• Employee Recognition Platform

• Annual bonus eligibility