Associate Director of Construction

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth

Job summary

IAPMO is seeking an Electrical Associate Director of Construction in Phoenix, AZ, to provide senior leadership for major electrical construction activities supporting high-value facilities, including semiconductor manufacturing. The ideal candidate will lead PMs and field teams, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and manage complex projects for industrial and data center environments.

The role requires 10+ years in electrical construction, a strong contractor background, and the

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive electrical construction experience.
• Experience leading large electrical construction projects and teams.
• Strong background with an electrical contractor.
• Experience with industrial, semiconductor, data center, or mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Ability to lead PMs, superintendents, and large field teams.
• Deep knowledge of electrical systems and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and oversight for electrical construction operations across major projects.
• Mentor electrical project management, field supervision, and construction teams.
• Oversee execution from preconstruction through completion with schedules, budgets and quality.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and leadership.
• Review schedules, manpower, procurement, and cost projections.
• Establish and execute construction strategies for complex electrical systems.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and manage resources.
• Ensure installations comply with drawings, codes, safety, and quality standards.
• Drive accountability and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Project management

Team leadership

Electrical systems knowledge

Safety & quality

Communication

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Electrical Associate Director of Construction

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $190,000–$220,000 Base Salary + Bonus/Benefits

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Associate Director of Construction to provide senior leadership and oversight for major electrical construction activities supporting TSMC’s advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Arizona.

This is a high-level construction leadership position for an experienced electrical professional who can oversee complex, high-value projects while driving safety, quality, schedule, cost, and field execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background with an electrical contractor and extensive experience leading large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical, semiconductor, data center, manufacturing, or similarly complex construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level leadership and oversight for electrical construction operations across major projects.
• Lead and mentor electrical project management, field supervision, and construction teams.
• Oversee project execution from preconstruction through completion, ensuring adherence to contract requirements, schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Coordinate closely with owners, general contractors, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal leadership.
• Review project schedules, manpower requirements, procurement, cost projections, and overall construction progress.
• Establish and maintain construction execution strategies for complex electrical systems.
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify risks, schedule impacts, cost concerns, and resource requirements.
• Ensure electrical installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, codes, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Drive accountability among project teams and subcontractors while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Participate in project planning, forecasting, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Support the development and implementation of best practices, processes, and construction standards.
• Provide regular project and operational updates to senior leadership.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Assist with resolving complex field, technical, contractual, and scheduling issues.
• Help develop and maintain long‑term relationships with clients, trade partners, and key project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive electrical construction experience, with significant leadership responsibility.
• Strong background working for an electrical contractor.
• Proven experience managing large-scale electrical construction projects and teams.
• Experience with complex industrial, semiconductor, data center, manufacturing, healthcare, mission‑critical, or other technically demanding facilities strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead Project Managers, Superintendents, and large field organizations.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, project controls, scheduling, estimating, procurement, and contract administration.
• Experience managing multiple projects or major project portfolios simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including medium‑ and low‑voltage distribution, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, generators, controls, and related systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with owners, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Strong understanding of construction safety and quality requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent construction experience will be considered.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior electrical construction leader who has progressed beyond individual project management and has demonstrated the ability to lead large teams, influence project strategy, and oversee complex construction operations.

Candidates with experience on semiconductor fabs, data centers, advanced manufacturing facilities, large industrial projects, hospitals, airports, or other mission‑critical construction environments are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• $190,000–$220,000 Base Salary
• Performance‑based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to work on one of the most significant advanced manufacturing construction programs in the United States