Data Center Construction Leader

Quest Talent Solutions, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Talent Solutions, LLC seeks a Director of Construction to lead mission-critical data center projects across Atlanta, Dallas, Chrome Markets. You will oversee teams, drive schedule and budget performance, manage subcontractors, and ensure quality and safety.

The role requires substantial leadership experience with technically complex builds and significant MEP scopes, with travel to active job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive construction experience.
• Experience leading large, complex data center projects.
• Strong background managing MEP-intensive scopes and subcontractors.
• Leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to active project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction teams across multiple active projects and job sites.
• Provide hands-on leadership and support throughout all phases of project execution.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and overall performance.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, consultants, materials, and equipment.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and ensure contract compliance.
• Monitor progress, identify conflicts or delays, drive resolutions.
• Maintain focus on quality control, safety, and site standards.
• Coordinate inspections and interface with authorities as required.
• Lead project and subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Identify deficiencies and manage corrective actions and closeout.
• Build relationships with clients, teams, and partners.
• Support multiple projects with visibility into schedule, cost, quality, and risk.

Skills

Project leadership

MEP management

Budget management

Schedule oversight

Stakeholder communication

Travel willingness

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Quest Talent Solutions, LLC seeks a Director of Construction to lead mission-critical data center projects across Atlanta, Dallas, Chrome Markets. You will oversee teams, drive schedule and budget performance, manage subcontractors, and ensure quality and safety.

The role requires substantial leadership experience with technically complex builds and significant MEP scopes, with travel to active job sites as needed.