Senior Director, Construction – Data Centers & Life Sciences

Metric Geo; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo in Atlanta invites a Director of Construction to lead senior construction across data centers, mission critical facilities and advanced manufacturing across the Southeast.

Ideal candidate has 15+ years in complex facilities, strong leadership, and a proven track record delivering large, technically demanding projects; this role emphasizes safety, quality, schedule and client relationships while growing the Southeast team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in construction of complex facilities.
• Leadership across data centers, mission critical, life sciences, or manufacturing.
• Proven track record delivering large, complex projects.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and regional operations.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, commissioning, contracts and performance.
• Experience working with sophisticated owners, developers and end users.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing construction teams.
• Strong financial and operational management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction operations across data center and mission critical projects.
• Provide senior oversight for multiple large programs.
• Manage safety, quality, schedule, cost and profitability.
• Develop Project Executives, Project Managers, Construction Managers and field leadership.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, project controls and commissioning teams.
• Oversee complex MEP, electrical, mechanical, and infrastructure packages.
• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors and partners.
• Support pursuit strategy, estimating and major opportunities.
• Review risks, budgets, staffing and resource requirements.
• Drive standardized construction processes and regional growth.
• Support workforce planning and the Southeast expansion.

Skills

Leadership

Data center experience

Commercial/financial management

Client relationship management

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Metric Geo in Atlanta invites a Director of Construction to lead senior construction across data centers, mission critical facilities and advanced manufacturing across the Southeast.

Ideal candidate has 15+ years in complex facilities, strong leadership, and a proven track record delivering large, technically demanding projects; this role emphasizes safety, quality, schedule and client relationships while growing the Southeast team.