Project Director – Data Centers

Greenkey Resources LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenkey Resources LLC seeks a Project Director to oversee data centers from preconstruction through turnover. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage owners and contractors, and ensure budgets and schedules are met with strict safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes financial oversight, risk mitigation, and strategic direction for mission-critical facilities, with travel to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Construction Management or engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in construction leadership on large-scale projects.
• Experience managing ground-up projects with substantial budgets.
• Strong financial management skills: budgeting, forecasting, profitability.
• Experience with data centers or mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Proficiency in CM software and scheduling tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive project success.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution from preconstruction through completion with budgets and schedules.
• Mentor project personnel and foster collaboration.
• Maintain relationships with owners, developers, architects, and subcontractors.
• Oversee cost control, cash flow, and profitability management.
• Review schedules and procurement strategies to mitigate risks.
• Monitor progress and address challenges related to labor, materials, and subcontractors.
• Ensure safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance are maintained.
• Coordinate commissioning, systems integration, and turnover for data centers.
• Communicate project status, financial performance, and risk mitigation strategies to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Construction management software

Scheduling tools

Job description

Project Director – Data Centers Overview

• The Project Director – Data Centers will oversee large-scale construction projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals, maintaining quality and schedule adherence.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and alignment with project objectives.
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability management.
• Coordinate with preconstruction teams for estimating, procurement, and project planning.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout project execution.
• Drive accountability and collaboration across project teams to optimize resource allocation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support business development efforts.
• Provide executive-level leadership and strategic direction for data center construction projects.

Project Director – Data Centers Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead project execution from preconstruction through completion, ensuring alignment with budgets and schedules.
• Mentor and guide project personnel, fostering professional growth and team collaboration.
• Maintain relationships with owners, developers, architects, and subcontractors for seamless project coordination.
• Oversee financial aspects, including cost control, cash flow, and profitability management.
• Review schedules and procurement strategies to mitigate risks and ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor progress and address challenges related to labor, materials, and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure rigorous standards for safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance are maintained.
• Coordinate commissioning, systems integration, and turnover activities for mission-critical facilities.
• Communicate project status, financial performance, and risk mitigation strategies to stakeholders.

Project Director – Data Centers Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in construction leadership roles, including large-scale projects.
• Proven expertise in managing complex, ground-up construction projects with substantial budgets.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability oversight.
• Experience with data centers, mission-critical facilities, or industrial construction preferred.
• Proficiency in construction management software and scheduling tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive project success.