Director of Construction – Critical Facilities COLO Provider

Job description

Director of Construction – Critical Facilities COLO Provider – Ashburn, VA

This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission‑critical data center developer / wholesaler / Colo provider. The company provides turnkey data center solutions custom‑fit to the requirements of their client’s ever‑changing mission‑critical facility’s operational needs. They accomplish this by providing reliability of mission‑critical facilities for many of the world’s largest organizations (Hyperscale and Enterprise Customers). This role offers a career‑growth‑minded position with exciting projects featuring leading‑edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are looking for a Director of Critical Facilities Construction to lead data center colo construction and development projects in NoVA / Mid‑Atlantic Region. The director will own all aspects of project delivery/execution, from conception through completion, while driving best‑in‑industry standards to ensure projects align with company objectives – including budget management, cost control, scope and quality expectations, scheduling, and safety. This role requires providing strategic leadership and vision to contractors, consultants, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing both the strategic and administrative aspects of development and construction. Preferably the candidate has come up the ranks from General Contracting, Engineering Design, Architecture, Owners Rep, etc. The Director will be the primary interface between Company and its construction partners and must thrive in a flat organization that relies heavily on vendor support from construction partners.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop all phases of data center development projects in the Virginia / Carolinas region, from pre‑construction, permitting, bidding, and team selection through construction, commissioning, integration, turnover, and project closeout

Manage contractual reviews, procurement, construction oversight over all phases, and contractor management – subcontractors, consultants – ensuring contract alignment and accountability while driving best‑in‑class delivery of world‑class data center infrastructure

Experience managing Data Center Construction Capital Projects with Budgets $200MM+ and customer build procurement activities, including RFP development, evaluation, and award

Communicate confidently with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and teamwork through professional, partnership‑oriented communication

Develop / delegate the issuance of RFPs for project bids, evaluate bidder qualifications, and negotiate contracts

Serve as the primary point of accountability with internal / external stakeholders, senior leadership, and vendors for scope, quality, schedule, ensuring adherence to financial targets and keeping to the budget, tracking costs, forecasting, and addressing critical path conflicts as needed to meet key milestones

Ensure project teams remain aligned with turnover and documentation requirements, supporting smooth transition to operations

Coordinate closely with Facilities Operations to prioritize inputs, align on timelines, manage work requiring MOPs, and ensure all required approvals are obtained

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including permits and safety requirements

Participate in due diligence processes for potential developments and acquisitions

Belong and attend professional organizations such as AFCOM, ASHRAE, 7×24 Exchange, PTC, Datacenter Dynamics / DCD, Uptime, iMasons, Bisnow, etc.

Possess an extensive network within the mission‑critical data center facilities construction market

Background in Critical Facilities Design, Architecture, Engineering and Construction Services

Qualifications

8‑10+ years of experience in construction management, focusing on complex greenfield data center delivery or critical facilities projects as a general contractor / GC, engineering firm, developer, or end‑user, including direct accountability for project financial performance and budget and schedule execution from inception to completion

Experience driving successful execution of the bid process, RFPs, RFIs, drafting agreements, reviewing contracts, etc.

BS in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience

Experience with technical design, development, and construction principles specific to ground‑up civil, structural, architectural/CSA, and MEP systems for greenfield, brownfield, and retrofit data center / critical facilities projects

Demonstrated strength in strategic planning and project execution

Exceptional people leadership and project management skills, operating effectively in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment requiring flexibility and collaboration

Proven leadership with hands‑on experience in safety processes, commissioning processes, MOPs, QA/QC standards, and best‑practice construction execution

Proficiency with modern project controls, scheduling methodologies, virtual design and construction (VDC), and a wide range of construction tools – Accubid, McCormick, Bluebeam, etc. – and PC‑based software, including MS Office, PowerPoint, MS Project, SharePoint, etc.

Team‑oriented mindset with a demonstrated willingness to go beyond core responsibilities to achieve results

Proven track record of partnering cross‑functionally with internal and external stakeholders to understand requirements, analyze challenges, implement solutions, and deliver successful outcomes

Active industry engagement with organizations such as AFCOM, ASHRAE, 7×24 Exchange, PTC, Datacenter Dynamics / DCD, Uptime, iMasons, Bisnow, etc.

Analytical and detail‑oriented, managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, presenting complex information clearly and compellingly to varied audiences

Highly organized and detail‑oriented, prioritizing and managing multiple concurrent projects while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgment when working strategically with data

Prior experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes – EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army – Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.

Willingness to travel approximately 20%, varying based on project volume and business needs

Submittal Instructions

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, or forward your resume directly to:

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973‑895‑5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and view other Critical Facility openings we are working on at

If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

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Worksite address

ashburn, VA, 22011, US

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