Data Center Program Executive Director

Lvi-Associates; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lvi-Associates is seeking an Executive Project Director to head all activities on a major data center program in the Arlington, VA area. You will lead with an inclusive, coaching leadership style, align multiple construction partners, systems, and processes to deliver safely, on time, and with maximum owner value.

You will drive strategy, resource teams, and client relationships, while mentoring managers, advancing IPD implementation, and promoting a collaborative culture focused on safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or Construction Management.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• 25+ years of building construction experience.
• Experience with IPD, CMAR and Design Build.
• Data center experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor overall project performance from cradle to grave.
• Meet established sales and gross profit goals for the project and account.
• Take action to prevent erosion, forecast slippage, risk, and financial underperformance.
• Develop, document, and execute business strategy for the project and account.
• Leverage shared services and implement company wide systems, programs, and processes.
• Act as an entrepreneurial 'face of the market,' building deep relationships and understanding local business and political dynamics.
• Identify and secure new clients while driving client satisfaction.
• Understand competitive positioning and how to differentiate the business within the account.
• Lead and participate in pre and post award activities, including go/no go decisions, kickoff meetings, management reviews, fee proposal review, contract review, estimate/GMP review, and contract negotiations.
• Monitor safety results, implementing corrective actions in collaboration with the Safety Director.
• Drive employee engagement and retention across the project and account.
• Model efforts around inclusion, community engagement, and core values.
• Partner with business development to integrate sales strategy, client capture plans, and account plans, optimizing profit levers and gross profit margin tactics.
• Own the career development and coaching of employees through a team of managers.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Drive long term strategic vision, bridging executive leadership and operational teams.
• Provide strategic insight and recommendations to executive leadership.

Skills

Integrated Project Delivery

Leadership

Communication

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or Construction Management

LEED accreditation

Job description

Lvi-Associates is seeking an Executive Project Director to head all activities on a major data center program in the Arlington, VA area. You will lead with an inclusive, coaching leadership style, align multiple construction partners, systems, and processes to deliver safely, on time, and with maximum owner value.

You will drive strategy, resource teams, and client relationships, while mentoring managers, advancing IPD implementation, and promoting a collaborative culture focused on safety and