Construction Director
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Title: Construction Director Location: Atlanta, GA (open to Remote with monthly/as needed travel) Compensation: Base salary of $250K - $300k, depending on experience + 15% annual bonus Benefits: Comprehensive benefits to include 100% of health care expenses for employee. Vaccine Requirement: Not required Travel: up to 20% Position Description: The Construction Director will collaborate with various teams including Project Managers, General Contractors, Design Engineering Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to help plan, execute, and close large-scale data center construction projects within the specified scope, budget, and timeline. This is a permanent, fulltime position. These are long-term projects, projected to last the next 10-15 years. Other responsibilities: --- Assist in overseeing contractor safety performance --- Assist in controlling project costs by monitoring budget, negotiating with contractors and change orders, and identifying opportunities for cost savings without sacrificing quality --- Identify potential risks early and devise strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the project remains on schedule and within budget --- Assist in managing project schedule, ensuring deadlines are met, and potential delays are addressed --- Facilitate communication among various stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities --- Assist in navigating through the regulatory landscape, ensuring projects comply with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations and secure necessary permits --- Have knowledge of critical data center equipment such as Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Switchgear, Transformers, Power Feeders, Chillers, Plumbing, Fire Detection/Suppression, Air Handling Units, Computer Room Air Handling/Conditioning Units, UPS, CRAH, CRAC --- Assist in providing continuity in the event of unforeseen circumstances or changes in the project team, ensuring that the project's goals and vision remain consistent --- Offer valuable insights and recommendations for cost-effective solutions, helping owners in making informed decisions that balance quality and budget considerations --- Support and work directly with onsite Sr DCCM/PM and mentor other members of the build teams --- As a Construction Manager, serve as the escalation point for complex constructability issues Requirements: --- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and understanding of technical concepts --- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate with technical teams. --- Ability to manage timelines and ensure high-quality standards. --- Must be familiar with local, state, and federal regulations related to data center construction. --- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, SharePoint, MS Project, Outlook, Procore, and PowerPoint --- Understanding of cost management and risk mitigation --- Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering construction management --- Experience: 15 years' experience in data center construction and data center project management or critical construction.