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Job Description

Title: Construction Director
Location: Atlanta, GA (open to Remote with monthly/as needed travel)
Compensation: Base salary of $250K – $300k, depending on experience + 15% annual bonus
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits to include 100% of health care expenses for employee.
Vaccine Requirement: Not required
Travel: up to 20%

Position Description:
The Construction Director will collaborate with various teams including Project Managers, General Contractors, Design Engineering Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning to help plan, execute, and close large-scale data center construction projects within the specified scope, budget, and timeline. This is a permanent, fulltime position. These are long-term projects, projected to last the next 10-15 years.

Other responsibilities:
• Assist in overseeing contractor safety performance
• Assist in controlling project costs by monitoring budget, negotiating with contractors and change orders, and identifying opportunities for cost savings without sacrificing quality
• Identify potential risks early and devise strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the project remains on schedule and within budget
• Assist in managing project schedule, ensuring deadlines are met, and potential delays are addressed
• Facilitate communication among various stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities
• Assist in navigating through the regulatory landscape, ensuring projects comply with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations and secure necessary permits
• Have knowledge of critical data center equipment such as Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Switchgear, Transformers, Power Feeders, Chillers, Plumbing, Fire Detection/Suppression, Air Handling Units, Computer Room Air Handling/Conditioning Units, UPS, CRAH, CRAC
• Assist in providing continuity in the event of unforeseen circumstances or changes in the project team, ensuring that the project’s goals and vision remain consistent
• Offer valuable insights and recommendations for cost-effective solutions, helping owners in making informed decisions that balance quality and budget considerations
• Support and work directly with onsite Sr DCCM/PM and mentor other members of the build teams
• As a Construction Manager, serve as the escalation point for complex constructability issues

Requirements:
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and understanding of technical concepts
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate with technical teams.
• Ability to manage timelines and ensure high-quality standards.
• Must be familiar with local, state, and federal regulations related to data center construction.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, SharePoint, MS Project, Outlook, Procore, and PowerPoint
• Understanding of cost management and risk mitigation
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering construction management
• Experience: 15 years’ experience in data center construction and data center project management or critical construction.

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