Director of Construction

TRC Talent Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem for travel

Bonus-eligible role

Comprehensive benefits package

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

A growing construction company in Chicago is seeking a Director of Construction to lead data center projects. This high-impact role requires managing budgets and schedules while ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have over 3 years of construction experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers significant career growth and includes a comprehensive benefits package, along with bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing construction projects, especially in data centers.
• Proficiency in interpreting blueprints and construction documents.
• Strong skills in managing subcontractors and resolving performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership support for the Southeast market and assigned projects.
• Lead data center campus and project teams across multiple job sites.
• Oversee day-to-day execution of individual buildings and full projects.
• Manage overall project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance.
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, vendors, materials, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with contract scope, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Monitor construction progress, identify conflicts, and drive timely resolution.
• Conduct jobsite walks, quality inspections, and punch list management.
• Lead weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Maintain accurate daily jobsite logs and documentation.
• Coordinate required inspections with local authorities.
• Step in as Field Superintendent when needed across multiple sites.
• Ensure job sites remain safe, clean, and organized.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Blueprint interpretation

Jobsite safety compliance

Project management

Field supervision

Communication

Education

3+ years of construction experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel and Project)

Yardi

Procore

Prolog

Procore

Prolog

Job description

Overview

TRC’s client, one of the fastest growing Data Center construction companies in the US, is looking for a Director of Construction to join their team in the Chicagoland market!

This is a high impact, high visibility role offering significant upward mobility and long-term career growth.

The Director provides leadership and hands-on project oversight for data center construction projects in the Chicagoland and other markets. This role is responsible for managing full building and campus-level projects, ensuring work is executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all specifications and quality standards. The Director partners closely with project teams, subcontractors, and vendors while supporting overall market leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership support for the Southeast market and assigned projects
• Lead data center campus and project teams across multiple job sites
• Oversee day-to-day execution of individual buildings and full projects
• Manage overall project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, vendors, materials, and equipment
• Ensure compliance with contract scope, quality standards, and safety requirements
• Monitor construction progress, identify conflicts, and drive timely resolution
• Conduct jobsite walks, quality inspections, and punch list management
• Lead weekly subcontractor coordination meetings
• Maintain accurate daily jobsite logs and documentation
• Coordinate required inspections with local authorities
• Step in as Field Superintendent when needed across multiple sites
• Ensure job sites remain safe, clean, and organized
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 3+ years of construction experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Project)
• Experience with Yardi, Procore, or Prolog preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience across Division 2–10 trades (concrete through finishes)
• Strong blueprint and construction document interpretation skills
• Ability to manage subcontractors and resolve performance issues
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety, quality, and compliance standards
• Ability to identify deficient work and drive corrective action
• Capable of working on active job sites, including stairs and elevated structures

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and schedule adherence
• Adaptable in fast-paced, changing construction environments
• Team-oriented mindset with a hands-on leadership approach

Benefits & Additional Information

• Per diem for travel, as applicable
• Bonus-eligible role
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match