Construction Project Director, Mission Critical

Responsibilities

• Client Representation and Strategic Advisory
• Act as the primary client interface and trusted advisor for project and program delivery.
• Lead strategic discussions on delivery models, phasing, risk tolerance, and operational constraints.
• Translate client business objectives into actionable program and project execution strategies.
• Provide executive-level reporting, decision support, and recommendations to client leadership.
• Program and Portfolio Governance
• Provide governance across multiple data center projects or campuses within a program.
• Establish and enforce project execution plans, standards, and controls frameworks.
• Ensure alignment between design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities across all stakeholders.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for schedule, cost, quality, and commercial issues.
• EPCM Delivery Oversight (Engineering, Procurement, Construction)
• Oversee integration of: Engineering design development
• Procurement strategies and long-lead equipment management
• Construction execution delivered by general contractors
• Validate contractor schedules, cost plans, and execution strategies against client objectives.
• Lead constructability reviews, phasing strategies, and site logistics planning.
• Ensure alignment of civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and commissioning scopes into a cohesive delivery plan.
• Contractor and Vendor Management
• Oversee and manage general contractors, trade partners, and consultants on behalf of the client.
• Lead RFP processes, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Drive accountability for contract performance, deliverables, and compliance.
• Manage Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI) equipment coordination where applicable.
• Cost, Schedule and Commercial Controls
• Provide independent oversight of cost, schedule, and risk performance.
• Lead development and validation of: Budgets and forecasts
• Cash flow and cost tracking
• Schedule baselines and milestones
• Drive value engineering and cost optimization initiatives without compromising safety and system reliability.
• Ensure alignment with contractual milestones and turnover requirements.
• Technical Oversight - Mission-Critical Systems
• Provide high-level oversight of data center MEP systems, including: Electrical infrastructure (UPS, generators, substations)
• Cooling systems and redundancy strategies
• Network and IT infrastructure interfaces
• Ensure designs meet uptime, resiliency (N+1/2N), and scalability requirements.
• Oversee commissioning readiness, testing, and operational handover.
• Risk, Safety and Compliance Governance
• Lead identification and mitigation of program-level risks, including supply chain and permitting challenges.
• Ensure contractors adhere to safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
• Promote zero-incident safety culture and compliance assurance across all contractors.
• Leadership and Team Management
• Lead and mentor project managers, cost managers, and technical specialists within the EPCM team.
• Oversee staffing models aligned to program complexity and delivery scale.
• Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and collaboration across dispersed teams.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting
• Define KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks for program performance.
• Deliver monthly and executive-level reports on cost, schedule, risk, and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes and standards.
• Business Development and Market Growth
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key clients, hyperscalers, developers, and investors
• Act as a client account leader for strategic accounts within the data center sector
• Identify opportunities for repeat business, program expansion, and new geographic markets
• Pursuits, Proposals and Sales Support
• Lead or support business development efforts, including: RFP/RFQ responses
• Proposal development and positioning strategies
• Client presentations and interviews
• Define win strategies and differentiate EPCM services for mission-critical projects
• Collaborate with internal BD teams to convert opportunities into awarded work
• Market Strategy and Industry Engagement
• Support development of data center market growth strategies
• Monitor trends such as: Hyperscale expansion
• Power/energy constraints
• Modular and prefabrication approaches
• Represent CRB in industry events, client meetings, and networking forums
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Additional Information

The Construction Project Director, Mission Critical within CRB is a senior leadership role responsible for both: Delivery Oversight: Leading the execution of large-scale, mission-critical data center programs on behalf of clients Business Development: Driving growth by securing new opportunities, expanding client relationships, and positioning CRB as a preferred EPCM partner This role acts as a trusted advisor to clients, overseeing engineering, procurement, and construction activities while also contributing to revenue generation, market expansion, and strategic pursuits. This role may require travel up to 60%

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