Senior Data Center Project Director — Delivery & Strategy

The Fordy Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

The Fordy Group is seeking a Project Director for Data Centers to lead all project activities and ensure successful delivery, integrating construction partners, systems and practices to maximize value for the owner.

This role emphasizes client engagement, go/no-go decisions, risk management, safety, and strategic alignment across the organization, with focus on market leadership and long-term vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• LEED Accredited highly preferred.
• Data Center experience is highly preferred, but not required.
• 25+ years’ building construction experience.
• Previously sat at the top of an Integrated Project Delivery scheme.
• Experience of working as Construction Manager at Risk & Design Build.
• Experience of commercial construction and R&D projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitors overall performance of project / account / client cradle to grave, in harmony with Operations Manager and or Market Leader
• Takes action to prevent erosion, forecast slippage, risks and project financial performance within Project(s) / Account(s)
• Develops, documents, and executes business strategy for Project(s) / Account(s)
• Leverages Shared Services and implement One Company systems, programs, and processes per the Baseline
• Is an entrepreneur (business savvy), has / creates deep relationships and experiences to be “the face of the market” including the understanding of the local dynamics (business environment, politics, etc.)
• Acts as a rain maker and is responsible for identifying and securing new clients and driving client satisfaction
• Leads and actively participates in pre/post award activities including go/no go, kickoff meetings, management reviews, fee-pro review, contract review, estimate/GMP review, contract negotiations
• Monitors safety results on all projects and, in collaboration with Safety Director, implement corrective actions when needed
• Drives and leads Employee Engagement and Retention for Project(s) / Account(s)
• Responsible for the career development and coaching of employees through a team of managers
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Drives the long-term strategic vision for the organization, serving as a bridge between Executive leadership and operational teams and ensuring alignment of departmental goals with the overarching vision
• Provides strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership for informed decision-making

Education

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

LEED Accredited

Data Center experience

25+ years’ building construction experience

Integrated Project Delivery leadership

Construction Manager at Risk & Design Build

Commercial construction & R&D projects

Job description

The Fordy Group is seeking a Project Director for Data Centers to lead all project activities and ensure successful delivery, integrating construction partners, systems and practices to maximize value for the owner.

This role emphasizes client engagement, go/no-go decisions, risk management, safety, and strategic alignment across the organization, with focus on market leadership and long-term vision.