Director of Construction – Critical Facilities COLO Provider

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading data center solutions company in Virginia is seeking a Director of Construction to oversee the development and management of critical facilities projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, expertise in construction management, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include leading project phases from conception to completion, driving best practices, managing budgets over $200MM, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow in a pivotal role within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in construction management for complex projects.
• Experience with RFPs, RFIs, contracts, and agreements.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead phases of data center development projects.
• Manage contractual reviews, procurement, and contractor oversight.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and safety requirements.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

BS in Construction Management

Engineering or Architecture

Tools

Accubid

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Director of Construction – Critical Facilities COLO Provider – Ashburn, VA

This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission‑critical data center developer / wholesaler / Colo provider. The company provides turnkey data center solutions custom‑fit to the requirements of their client’s ever‑changing mission‑critical facility’s operational needs. They accomplish this by providing reliability of mission‑critical facilities for many of the world’s largest organizations (Hyperscale and Enterprise Customers). This role offers a career‑growth‑minded position with exciting projects featuring leading‑edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are looking for a Director of Critical Facilities Construction to lead data center colo construction and development projects in NoVA / Mid‑Atlantic Region. The director will own all aspects of project delivery/execution, from conception through completion, while driving best‑in‑industry standards to ensure projects align with company objectives – including budget management, cost control, scope and quality expectations, scheduling, and safety. This role requires providing strategic leadership and vision to contractors, consultants, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing both the strategic and administrative aspects of development and construction. Preferably the candidate has come up the ranks from General Contracting, Engineering Design, Architecture, Owners Rep, etc. The Director will be the primary interface between Company and its construction partners and must thrive in a flat organization that relies heavily on vendor support from construction partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop all phases of data center development projects in the Virginia / Carolinas region, from pre‑construction, permitting, bidding, and team selection through construction, commissioning, integration, turnover, and project closeout
• Manage contractual reviews, procurement, construction oversight over all phases, and contractor management – subcontractors, consultants – ensuring contract alignment and accountability while driving best‑in‑class delivery of world‑class data center infrastructure
• Experience managing Data Center Construction Capital Projects with Budgets $200MM+ and customer build procurement activities, including RFP development, evaluation, and award
• Communicate confidently with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and teamwork through professional, partnership‑oriented communication
• Develop / delegate the issuance of RFPs for project bids, evaluate bidder qualifications, and negotiate contracts
• Serve as the primary point of accountability with internal / external stakeholders, senior leadership, and vendors for scope, quality, schedule, ensuring adherence to financial targets and keeping to the budget, tracking costs, forecasting, and addressing critical path conflicts as needed to meet key milestones
• Ensure project teams remain aligned with turnover and documentation requirements, supporting smooth transition to operations
• Coordinate closely with Facilities Operations to prioritize inputs, align on timelines, manage work requiring MOPs, and ensure all required approvals are obtained
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including permits and safety requirements
• Participate in due diligence processes for potential developments and acquisitions
• Belong and attend professional organizations such as AFCOM, ASHRAE, 7×24 Exchange, PTC, Datacenter Dynamics / DCD, Uptime, iMasons, Bisnow, etc.
• Possess an extensive network within the mission‑critical data center facilities construction market
• Background in Critical Facilities Design, Architecture, Engineering and Construction Services

Qualifications

• 8‑10+ years of experience in construction management, focusing on complex greenfield data center delivery or critical facilities projects as a general contractor / GC, engineering firm, developer, or end‑user, including direct accountability for project financial performance and budget and schedule execution from inception to completion
• Experience driving successful execution of the bid process, RFPs, RFIs, drafting agreements, reviewing contracts, etc.
• BS in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with technical design, development, and construction principles specific to ground‑up civil, structural, architectural/CSA, and MEP systems for greenfield, brownfield, and retrofit data center / critical facilities projects
• Demonstrated strength in strategic planning and project execution
• Exceptional people leadership and project management skills, operating effectively in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment requiring flexibility and collaboration
• Proven leadership with hands‑on experience in safety processes, commissioning processes, MOPs, QA/QC standards, and best‑practice construction execution
• Proficiency with modern project controls, scheduling methodologies, virtual design and construction (VDC), and a wide range of construction tools – Accubid, McCormick, Bluebeam, etc. – and PC‑based software, including MS Office, PowerPoint, MS Project, SharePoint, etc.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a demonstrated willingness to go beyond core responsibilities to achieve results
• Proven track record of partnering cross‑functionally with internal and external stakeholders to understand requirements, analyze challenges, implement solutions, and deliver successful outcomes
• Active industry engagement with organizations such as AFCOM, ASHRAE, 7×24 Exchange, PTC, Datacenter Dynamics / DCD, Uptime, iMasons, Bisnow, etc.
• Analytical and detail‑oriented, managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, presenting complex information clearly and compellingly to varied audiences
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, prioritizing and managing multiple concurrent projects while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgment when working strategically with data
• Prior experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes – EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army – Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20%, varying based on project volume and business needs

Submittal Instructions

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, or forward your resume directly to: [e-mail]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973‑895‑5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and view other Critical Facility openings we are working on at https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

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