Business Unit Leader (Mission Critical & Data Center )

B.l.-Harbert-International,-LLC-; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BL Harbert International LLC is seeking a seasoned Business Unit Leader for the Mission Critical & Data Center group in Birmingham, Alabama. This senior role will shape strategy, staffing, and project execution across multiple high‑stakes data center programs, with emphasis on safety, quality, and client outcomes.

The position requires 12–15+ years of construction leadership, strong P&L oversight, and a proven track record of building or expanding a mission‑critical group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• 12–15+ years of experience in construction management with mission‑critical experience.
• Proven leadership building or expanding a mission‑critical construction group.
• Extensive understanding of MEP systems and commissioning processes.
• Strong business acumen including P&L oversight and forecasting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop the long‑term vision, strategy, and operational framework for the Data Center Group.
• Establish organizational structure, roles, staffing plans, and development pathways for team members.
• Define and implement standards for scheduling, commissioning, quality control, and MEP coordination.
• Create and maintain relationships with key clients, developers, design partners, and trade partners.
• Support executive leadership with market intelligence and long‑term growth planning.
• Provide senior oversight to multiple mission‑critical and data center projects.
• Identify key risk items and develop plans to mitigate those risks.
• Guide project teams in resolving design and constructability challenges.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and project profitability.
• Ensure proper integration of complex MEP systems and commissioning processes.
• Champion a culture of safety across all mission‑critical operations.
• Establish and enforce quality and commissioning standards.
• Conduct periodic reviews of project progress, safety compliance, and schedule adherence.
• Ensure readiness for commissioning activities and turnover.
• Serve as a senior‑level representative for clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to evaluate opportunities and make "Go/No Go" recommendations on limited information
• Support pursuits, proposals, and project interviews.
• Provide input on preconstruction strategies and procurement planning.
• Foster client trust through consistent communication and project delivery.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop project managers, engineers, and field leaders.
• Promote a collaborative team environment aligned with BL Harbert values.
• Provide performance oversight, coaching, and succession planning.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline

12–15+ years of experience in construction management with mission‑critical experience

Proven leadership building or expanding a mission‑critical construction group

Extensive understanding of MEP systems and commissioning processes

Strong business acumen including P&L oversight and forecasting

Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

Job description

Business Unit Leader (Mission Critical & Data Center )

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: BUSIN004002

• Posted : October 20, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Corporate Office
Birmingham, AL 35209, USA

Description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Group Development

• Develop the long‑term vision, strategy, and operational framework for the Data Center Group.
• Establish organizational structure, roles, staffing plans, and development pathways for team members.
• Define and implement standards for scheduling, commissioning, quality control, and MEP coordination.
• Create and maintain relationships with key clients, developers, design partners, and trade partners.
• Support executive leadership with market intelligence and long‑term growth planning.

Mission Critical Project Oversight

• Provide senior oversight to multiple mission‑critical and data center projects.
• Identify key risk items and develop plans to mitigate those risks.
• Guide project teams in resolving design and constructability challenges.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and project profitability.
• Ensure proper integration of complex MEP systems and commissioning processes.

Safety, Quality, & Operational Excellence

• Champion a culture of safety across all mission‑critical operations.
• Establish and enforce quality and commissioning standards.
• Conduct periodic reviews of project progress, safety compliance, and schedule adherence.
• Ensure readiness for commissioning activities and turnover.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Serve as a senior‑level representative for clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to evaluate opportunities and make "Go/No Go" recommendations on limited information
• Support pursuits, proposals, and project interviews.
• Provide input on preconstruction strategies and procurement planning.
• Foster client trust through consistent communication and project delivery.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop project managers, engineers, and field leaders.
• Promote a collaborative team environment aligned with BL Harbert values.
• Provide performance oversight, coaching, and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• 12–15+ years of experience in construction management with mission‑critical experience.
• Proven leadership building or expanding a mission‑critical construction group.
• Extensive understanding of MEP systems and commissioning processes.
• Strong business acumen including P&L oversight and forecasting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Physical Requirements

This position may require site visits to active construction environments including walking, standing, navigating uneven surfaces, and exposure to varying weather conditions. Additional accommodations may be provided as needed.

Behaviors

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Motivations

Education

Bachelors or better.

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