Project Director - Data Center Construction

Michael Page; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus scheme

Health benefits

401K plan with company match

Profit Sharing account for all employees

Opportunity for innovative work environment

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Project Director for Data Center Construction to oversee complex projects. This role involves managing client relations, schedules, budgets, and construction progress. The ideal candidate has a background in engineering or architecture with over 5 years of project management experience, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. This is a full-time position based in Birmingham, Alabama, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of management experience in complex construction projects.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Overall leadership of the program including client management.
• Direct preparation of program and project estimates.
• Management of project launch and planning.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Management

Construction Knowledge

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or greater in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or similar

Tools

Adobe

Bluebeam

MS Office suite

CAD

Job description

Project Director - Data Center Construction

Apply for the Project Director - Data Center Construction role at Michael Page.

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Provides leadership as a primary project interface for company's design projects from project assignment through completion. This person is the face of the organization to clients and contractors. Our products are unique, pre-fabricated portions of high-complexity project types.

Project Locations: Southeast and Midwest

My client provides Service Bid and Design-Build services to clients in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Mission Critical markets. They foster relationships with their clients to add value. They are the prime manufacturer and builder in the Design Manufacture Construct (DMC) system. In other words, they manufacture huge building chunks that can be transported and assembled on-site into complex buildings quickly. This company self-performs multiple trades across their projects including MEP, Structural Erection, and Interior Finishes / Carpentry. Projects range in value but are typically upwards of $20M and are located across the Southeast and Midwest.

They are made up of architects, engineers, manufacturers, programmers, and other generalists that are united by the notion that to make great things intelligently is a worthy pursuit.

They have just secured a career-defining contract and are in need of leaders to assist with the management of this program. Apply now for immediate consideration!

Description

• Overall leadership of the program, including client management, schedule management, budget/estimate pricing management, program launch management, feedback loop management, developing program structure and processes, identifying major constraints, managing and mentoring the team, and working closely with the Director of Construction to assure successful onsite construction of the modular units.
• Direct preparation of program and project estimates.
• Establishes broad, overall strategy for project management and construction.
• Direct preparation and approval of all schedules, including program schedules, master project schedules, and construction progress schedules, and periodic schedule revisions.
• Direct preparation of and approval of detailed cost estimates. Assist in resolution of discrepancies or conflicts between conceptual and detailed estimates.
• Review project status, budgets, and schedule with Project Managers on a regular basis. Participate in client negotiations as needed. Approve initial billing Schedule of Values. Review Summary Cost Reports.
• Management of an entire project or series of projects, including safety, quality, budget, and schedule.
• Management of project launch and planning in collaboration with teams across the organization.
• Management of multiple projects with different team structures, including self‑perform, trade partners, and general contractor partners.
• Management of client relations, correspondence, periodic reports, change orders and response to client & customer inquiries.
• Development of assistant project management personnel through mentoring and on‑the‑job training.
• Ensure project is closed out promptly and efficiently.
• Daily communication and coordination with Design, Manufacturing, and Construction teams.
• Coordination with internal departments including shipping, logistics, and self‑perform.
• Project financials and change management.
• Responsible for communication and coordination with client project management.
• Collaborate with jobsite team for planning site logistics for permanent jobsite installations and module delivery and setting.
• Collaborate with jobsite team for efficient management of site facilities and general conditions cost.
• Responsible for documenting and communicating lessons learned into continuous improvement processes.
• Manage relationships with customers, internal team, subcontractors, and local authorities.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree or greater in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or similar.
• Management of complex construction projects (5-10 years).
• Project Management experience (>5 years).
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing and construction documents and properly communicate missing information or discrepancies.
• General knowledge of construction means and methods across all trades.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements for current and future projects.
• Leadership, business, management, organization, interpersonal relationships, sales/presentation, writing, communication, negotiation, estimating/pricing and scheduling.
• Ability to understand and execute the company vision and values of DMC and 2x2x2.
• Experience with client interaction/customer service in a demanding environment.
• Expertise in managing resources, budgets, schedules and materials in a demanding environment.
• Knowledge of estimating, construction methods, engineering, equipment and technology.
• Excellent understanding of safety procedures.
• Excellent organizational, supervisory, communication, collaboration and analytical skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems with follow‑through and documentation.
• Comfortable using Adobe, Bluebeam, MS Office suite and CAD.
• Ability to travel per project requirements - Expectation is less than 25%.

Job Offer

• Performance related bonus scheme (Paid yearly).
• Health.
• Vision.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Profit Sharing account for ALL employees.
• Opportunity to work for one of the most innovative companies in the Construction space.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Business Development, Consulting, and Project Management

Industries

Building Construction, Building Structure and Exterior Contractors, and Specialty Trade Contractors