Director of Construction
T5 Data Centers
Leads construction projects, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.
16 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Chicago, IL
Onsite
Company Size
200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Development
Construction
Operations
Connect
Turnkey operations
Enterprise and Hyperscale FM&O Services
Remote Hands & Data Hall Support
Staff Augmentation
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
bim integration
construction execution
project controls
client management
risk mitigation
executive reporting
- Manage relationships with trade partners, vendors, and consultants to ensure collaboration and alignment.
- Serve as the senior point of contact for key clients, building trust through consistent performance and transparency.
- Monitor Earned Value, CPI/SPI, and other performance metrics to drive accountability.
- Oversee all phases of construction execution, from mobilization through commissioning and turnover.
- Champion BIM/VDC integration, prefabrication strategies, and cutting-edge data center construction methods.
- Partner with Training & Development to build leadership and technical capability within the construction organization.
- Lead executive-level project reporting and presentations.
- Partner with Preconstruction & Estimating to ensure seamless project handoff and execution.
- Lead construction management teams across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and client expectations.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention of top construction talent.
- Provide direction, coaching, and accountability to project executives, senior project managers, and superintendents.
- Drive innovation in construction execution, including AI-driven data center solutions, liquid cooling installation processes, and modular builds.
- Ensure adherence to contract requirements, schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
- Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Support the VP in shaping organizational strategy, developing scalable systems, and maintaining a strong safety and performance culture.
- Standardize best practices in project controls, scheduling, safety, and field operations.
What you bring
bim/vdc
scheduling
electrical
mechanical
liquid cooling
12+ years
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with competing priorities.
- Team-oriented with adaptability to changing conditions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and liquid cooling systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Expertise in project controls, scheduling software, and BIM/VDC platforms.
- Proven track record delivering large-scale ($100M+), mission-critical or data center projects.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in construction management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Per diem when traveling
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
- Car allowance
- Competitive salary + bonus eligibility
- PTO & paid holidays
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Company
Overview
- Built with a vision to redefine the data center industry, specializing in high-performance data centers.
- Focus on reliable infrastructure providing mission-critical solutions globally.
- Strong track record of delivering innovative, scalable, and secure data center solutions.
- Offers comprehensive services from design and construction to operations, creating end-to-end solutions.
- Typical projects include large-scale data centers, disaster recovery facilities, and high-security environments.
- Recognized for flexible, energy-efficient solutions meeting evolving technology needs.
- Stand out with a proactive approach to future-proofing data infrastructure using cutting-edge designs and technologies.
100%
Focus on Data Centers
Demonstrates a complete dedication to delivering reliable data center solutions.
- Magnetic culture of excellence
- Operate with integrity, leading to trust within our team, customers and partners
- Communicate transparently, in respect and support for each other
- Strive to be experts in our individual roles, performing with excellence and holding ourselves and each other accountable
- Owner‑Operator Mindset
- Commitment to Diversity & Military Veterans
- Battle‑Tested Leadership Experience
$0.30/watt
Solar Energy Cost Reduction
The company helped customers reduce costs by $0.30 per watt in solar and renewable energy projects.
WUE = 0
Water Usage Effectiveness
The company employs zero water-loss, modular air-cooled chillers, achieving a Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) of 0.
- Joined iMasons Climate Accord to drive carbon reduction in digital infrastructure
- Partnered with nZero for 24/7 real-time carbon tracking & reporting
- Optimize power via mix of RECs and PPAs
- T5@Dallas and T5@Atlanta have LEED Silver certification; additional sites planned
- Net-zero goal aligned with iMasons Climate Accord (industry-wide carbon neutrality initiative)
- New T5@Chicago III facility uses high-efficiency zero water-loss cooling and flexible design for sustainability
400+ Engineers
Diverse Team
A team consisting of over 400 engineers, technicians, and staff fosters progression and inclusion within the organization.
- Commitment to Diversity & Military Veterans
- Inclusive culture with approachable environment where 'your opinion matters and is heard'
- Hiring balances knowledge, diversity, and culture
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