Director of Data Center Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Worldwide Mission Critical is a global owner’s representation and project management company dedicated to the mission-critical industry. We specialize in helping companies deliver data centers on time and under budget. Founded on the principle that a team of experienced data center professionals can deliver exceptional projects, we provide comprehensive oversight across all aspects of a project, ensuring success from inception through completion.

Summary

The Director of Construction leads the teams that manage and coordinate all phases of data center construction project execution. Although focused on the tactical phase of built environment delivery, the Director of Construction also actively assists in driving progress during and throughout initial development and due diligence, continuing through design, procurement, and preconstruction. This key leadership position ensures the successful delivery of projects by maintaining oversight of project execution, managing project teams, and nurturing client relationships. The Director of Construction drives results through effective leadership, risk management, contract negotiations, and financial oversight, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with quality and safety standards.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Travel : 50% travel required.
• Relationship Management : Develop and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients, the design community, authorities having jurisdiction, equipment vendors, specialty trades, general contractors, commissioning agencies, and all other key stakeholders to drive business development opportunities that enhance project success.
• Team Development : Lead and build high-performance project teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Risk & Compliance : Set rigorous expectations for progress evaluation, risk identification and mitigation strategies to ensure that delays, cost overruns, quality deficiencies, and safety hazards are proactively controlled. Additionally, a high priority shall be focused on ensuring strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements on all projects.
• Contract Lifecycle Administration : Partner with Ownership, legal counsel, and all key project stakeholders to draft, review, negotiate, execute, and manage construction contracts.
• Budget & Financial Management : Oversee the teams’ project budgets, application for payment review, expense tracking, cash flow forecasting, and nimble change management processes to ensure that the Owners’ capital investments are protected and efficiently allocated. Monitor and manage financial performance to meet project goals and client expectations.
• Scheduling & Resource Allocation : Oversee the teams’ development of the master project schedules. Track progress and manage project timelines to ensure on-time delivery. Highlight areas of risks and provide guidance for effective solutions.
• Safety Leadership : Enforce safety protocols and ensure the project team adheres to safety standards throughout all phases of construction.
• Multi-Project Management : Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring effective coordination between internal and external teams supporting the data center projects.
• Process Oversight : Ensure comprehensive project management through the various phases, including :

Project Setup Phase : Oversee new project setup, manage client contracts, and establish project framework.

Requirements :

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