Director of Construction - Advanced Facilities

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

IAPMO is seeking a Director of Construction to lead senior construction efforts for data center, mission critical, life sciences and advanced manufacturing projects across the Southeast. The role requires steering project execution, client relationships, safety, and financial performance while developing high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of construction experience in complex facilities, with proven capacity to deliver large, technically demanding projects on schedule and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction experience within complex commercial or industrial facilities
• Strong leadership experience across data centers, mission critical, life sciences and/or advanced manufacturing
• Proven track record delivering large, technically complex projects
• Experience overseeing multiple projects, teams and regional operations
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, commissioning, project controls, contracts and commercial performance
• Experience working with sophisticated owners, developers and end users
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing construction teams
• Strong financial and operational management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead construction operations across data center, mission critical, life sciences and advanced manufacturing projects
• Provide senior oversight across multiple large-scale projects and client programs
• Manage performance across safety, quality, schedule, cost and profitability
• Lead and develop Project Executives, Project Managers, Construction Managers and field leadership
• Partner closely with engineering, procurement, project controls and commissioning teams
• Oversee complex MEP, electrical, mechanical, process and critical infrastructure packages
• Build and maintain strong relationships with major clients, subcontractors and industry partners
• Support pursuit strategy, estimating, preconstruction and major project opportunities
• Review project risk, forecasting, budgets, staffing and resource requirements
• Drive consistent construction processes and operational improvements across the region
• Support workforce planning and the continued growth of the Southeast construction team

Skills

Leadership

Data centers

Project management

Safety programs

Financial management

Client relationships

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Director of Construction – Mission Critical / Advanced Facilities

Location: Atlanta, GA

Industry: Data Centers, Mission Critical, Life Sciences & Advanced Manufacturing

Employment: Full-Time

The Opportunity

A leading U.S. engineering and construction organization is looking to appoint a Director of Construction to support the continued growth of its advanced facilities business across the Southeast.

This individual will provide senior construction leadership across large-scale data center, mission critical, life sciences and advanced manufacturing projects, with responsibility for project execution, operational performance, client relationships, safety, financial performance and team development.

The role is ideal for someone who has led complex, technically demanding facilities and understands how to deliver large projects at speed without compromising safety, quality or commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction operations across data center, mission critical, life sciences and advanced manufacturing projects
• Provide senior oversight across multiple large-scale projects and client programs
• Manage performance across safety, quality, schedule, cost and profitability
• Lead and develop Project Executives, Project Managers, Construction Managers and field leadership
• Partner closely with engineering, procurement, project controls and commissioning teams
• Oversee complex MEP, electrical, mechanical, process and critical infrastructure packages
• Build and maintain strong relationships with major clients, subcontractors and industry partners
• Support pursuit strategy, estimating, preconstruction and major project opportunities
• Review project risk, forecasting, budgets, staffing and resource requirements
• Drive consistent construction processes and operational improvements across the region
• Support workforce planning and the continued growth of the Southeast construction team

Ideal Background

• 15+ years of construction experience within complex commercial or industrial facilities
• Strong leadership experience across data centers, mission critical, life sciences and/or advanced manufacturing
• Proven track record delivering large, technically complex projects
• Experience overseeing multiple projects, teams and regional operations
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, commissioning, project controls, contracts and commercial performance
• Experience working with sophisticated owners, developers and end users
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing construction teams
• Strong financial and operational management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline preferred

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Senior leadership role within a growing advanced facilities business
• Strong pipeline across data centers, life sciences and manufacturing
• Opportunity to influence regional strategy and future growth
• Backed by strong internal engineering, procurement and construction capabilities
• Competitive compensation, bonus and comprehensive benefits
• Long-term career progression within a nationally recognised organization