Construction Project Director - Data Center/Mission Critical

Description

• Oversee and report on STV’s performance across scope, schedule, budget, and contractor execution, providing updates weekly or as required.
• Leverage your deep network in technology infrastructure firms to drive client management, business development, and proposal pursuits in collaboration with National Development Directors, Area Managers, and the Operating Group President.
• Establish and manage QA/QC procedures, review inspection and test data for compliance, and conduct quality field inspections.
• Participate in key project meetings, including OAC, discipline work groups, progress reviews, pre-construction, and pre-award sessions.
• Apply deep expertise in project controls, contract management, and delivery methods, ensuring alignment with STV’s standards and client expectations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and execute staff augmentation strategies that support current and future project demands—ensuring the right talent is deployed to meet evolving client needs.
• Maintain and review site logistics plans in coordination with general contractors, operations teams, and consultants.
• Lead multi-site project teams, managing utilization, budgets, and forecasting financial performance.
• Actively engage in industry events, associations, and business chambers, building your profile as a thought leader.
• Serve as a visible leader in the data center sector, representing STV in industry forums and client engagements.
• Facilitate, negotiate, and influence effective decision-making to drive solutions, manage schedules, and navigate change.
• Champion an Injury-Free Environment, modeling safety-first behaviors and mentoring others to uphold STV’s safety standards.

Requirements

• Professional certifications such as CCM, PMP, PE, DBIA, LEED.
• Strong communication skills to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
• 20+ years of construction experience with at least 5+ years holding the role of Project Executive / Project Director (or similar) leadership positions.
• Candidates already local to (or willing to relocate) to Arizona, Colorado, Ohio, Atlanta & Texas would be a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering; Architecture; Construction Project Management; or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in General Contracting, CM/PM, or Owner’s Representative roles delivering hyperscale data center or mission-critical projects.
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
• Experience with Central Plant systems.
• Demonstrate strong capabilities in client engagement, stakeholder management, and strategic planning.
• Expertise across all phases of commercial and industrial architecture and engineering, with a primary focus on data center design and construction.
• Willingness to travel nationally, as needed, to oversee projects and engage with clients and teams.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (16 days)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Continuing Education Program
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Vision insurance
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid Holidays (8 days)
• Retirement Counseling
• 401(k) Plan

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance