Project Director - Data Center Construction Job at TRS Staffing Solutions, Raleigh, NC

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  • TRS Staffing Solutions
  • Raleigh, NC

Job Description

Our firm, a leading global EPC firm , is seeking a Project Director to join their team supporting robust Advanced Technology / Data Center projects in the U.S.

A Data Center Construction Project Director is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale data center projects from concept to completion, ensuring they meet budget, schedule, and quality standards. Key duties include managing budgets, contracts, and vendors; overseeing design coordination and constructability reviews; ensuring site safety and quality assurance; and maintaining communication between internal teams, external partners, and contractors. Qualifications typically include a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and extensive experience (often 15+ years) in data center or mission-critical construction.

Key responsibilities

  • Project oversight: Manage all phases of complex data center projects, including new builds and retrofits, to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
  • Financial management: Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-date variance reports. Review invoices and negotiate change orders with contractors.
  • Vendor and contract management: Oversee the RFP process for architects, engineers, and general contractors, and manage contracts, performance, and negotiations.
  • Design and construction coordination: Collaborate with the design team on constructability reviews and value engineering. Coordinate design, construction, and commissioning processes to ensure seamless handoffs.
  • Stakeholder communication: Act as a primary point of contact and facilitate communication between all project stakeholders, including internal departments and external partners.
  • Quality and safety: Implement and monitor site construction safety procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. Enforce quality assurance standards throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Procurement and logistics: Work with procurement teams on equipment purchasing and delivery processes, ensuring equipment is delivered and installed as scheduled.

Typical qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
  • 15+ years of experience in construction management, with at least 5 years in a distinct leadership role for data center or mission-critical projects.
  • Proven experience managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools.
  • Strong understanding of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems.
  • Experience with budget and capital management.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of Lean Construction principles is often considered a plus.

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors,

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