Director of Construction (RME)

SK AX USA, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Sign-on bonus (if applicable)

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Director of Construction to serve as the Responsible Managing Employee (RME) for their California contractor license. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in construction management and a strong knowledge of California regulations. Responsibilities include oversight of project execution and compliance, as well as risk management. This role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and the opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of verifiable construction experience within the last 10 years.
• Experience in roles such as Project Manager, Construction Manager, Superintendent, or Field Engineer.
• Proven experience managing commercial, industrial, or data center projects.
• Strong knowledge of California building codes, permitting, and inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Responsible Managing Employee (RME) for CSLB licensing.
• Provide oversight of design, construction planning, and execution.
• Identify and mitigate construction risks.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and compliance standards.

Skills

Construction Leadership

Project Management

Knowledge of California regulations

Risk Management

Job description

Director of Construction / Responsible Managing Employee (RME)

Location: San Jose, CA

Company: SK AX USA

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced construction leader to serve as a Responsible Managing Employee (RME) for our California contractor license (Class B – General Building Contractor). This role is critical to enabling SK AX USA to expand its capability as a prime contractor for large-scale infrastructure and mission‑critical projects, including data center developments.

The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on construction experience, strong project leadership, and a deep understanding of California construction regulations, and will play a key role in both license qualification and project execution governance.

Key Responsibilities

✔ Contractor License & Compliance

• Serve as the designated Responsible Managing Employee (RME) for CSLB licensing (Class B)
• Support application, qualification, and maintenance of California contractor license
• Ensure compliance with all CSLB regulations, permitting, and inspection requirements

✔ Project Oversight & Execution Governance

• Provide oversight of design, construction planning, and execution
• Review and validate construction methodologies, schedules, and budgets
• Establish and enforce construction standards and best practices
• Support evaluation and selection of general contractors and subcontractors
• Act as the internal authority on construction execution and field operations
• Advise executive leadership on risk, constructability, and delivery strategy
• Lead coordination with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors

✔ Risk & Quality Management

• Identify and mitigate construction risks
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and compliance standards
• Support resolution of construction‑related issues and disputes

Qualifications

✔ Required

• Minimum 4+ years of verifiable construction experience within the last 10 years (CSLB requirement)
• Experience in roles such as:
  • Project Manager
  • Construction Manager
  • Superintendent
  • Field Engineer / Foreman
• Proven experience managing commercial, industrial, or data center projects
• Strong knowledge of California building codes, permitting, and inspection processes
• Ability to qualify as RME for CSLB Class B license

✔ Preferred

• Experience with data center, semiconductor, or mission‑critical facilities
• Background with top‑tier general contractors (e.g., DPR, Turner, Devcon, Whiting‑Turner)
• Experience in design‑build or EPC environments
• Familiarity with large‑scale infrastructure programs

Employment Requirements

• Must be a full‑time W‑2 employee of SK AX USA (CSLB requirement)
• Must be actively involved in company operations and construction oversight
• Willingness to support CSLB application, examination, and compliance processes
• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Performance bonus
• Sign‑on bonus (if applicable)

Strategic Impact

• Enter the U.S. market as a licensed prime contractor
• Expand infrastructure and data center project execution capabilities
• Build a scalable construction and delivery platform in North America

SK AX USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Why Join SK AX USA?

• Work with cutting‑edge server and cloud technologies in a global IT environment
• Collaborate with talented teams across international operations
• Contribute to large‑scale infrastructure and digital transformation projects

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about server infrastructure and want to grow your career in a global technology environment, we’d love to hear from you!