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Job description
Business Unit Leader (Mission Critical & Data Center )
Job Category : Operations
Requisition Number : BUSIN
Posted : September 28, 2026
Full-Time
Locations
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Corporate Office
Birmingham, AL 35209, USA
Description
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Group Development
Develop the long‑term vision, strategy, and operational framework for the Data Center Group.
Establish organizational structure, roles, staffing plans, and development pathways for team members.
Define and implement standards for scheduling, commissioning, quality control, and MEP coordination.
Create and maintain relationships with key clients, developers, design partners, and trade partners.
Support executive leadership with market intelligence and long‑term growth planning.
Mission Critical Project Oversight
Provide senior oversight to multiple mission‑critical and data center projects.
Identify key risk items and develop plans to mitigate those risks.
Guide project teams in resolving design and constructability challenges.
Monitor budgets, forecasts, and project profitability.
Ensure proper integration of complex MEP systems and commissioning processes.
Safety, Quality, & Operational Excellence
Champion a culture of safety across all mission‑critical operations.
Establish and enforce quality and commissioning standards.
Conduct periodic reviews of project progress, safety compliance, and schedule adherence.
Ensure readiness for commissioning activities and turnover.
Client Engagement & Business Development
Serve as a senior‑level representative for clients and stakeholders.
Ability to evaluate opportunities and make “Go/No Go” recommendations on limited information
Support pursuits, proposals, and project interviews.
Provide input on preconstruction strategies and procurement planning.
Foster client trust through consistent communication and project delivery.
Recruit, mentor, and develop project managers, engineers, and field leaders.
Promote a collaborative team environment aligned with BL Harbert values.
Provide performance oversight, coaching, and succession planning.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
12–15+ years of experience in construction management with mission‑critical experience.
Proven leadership building or expanding a mission‑critical construction group.
Extensive understanding of MEP systems and commissioning processes.
Strong business acumen including P&L oversight and forecasting.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Physical Requirements
This position may require site visits to active construction environments including walking, standing, navigating uneven surfaces, and exposure to varying weather conditions. Additional accommodations may be provided as needed.
Behaviors
Leader
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Dedicated
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Detail Oriented
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Growth Opportunities
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Goal Completion
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Ability to Make an Impact
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Bachelors or better.
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Worksite address
birmingham, AL, 35275, US
Who can apply
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