Construction Project Director, Mission Critical

The Construction Project Director, Mission Critical within CRB is a senior leadership role responsible for both:

• Delivery Oversight: Leading the execution of large-scale, mission-critical data center programs on behalf of clients

• Business Development: Driving growth by securing new opportunities, expanding client relationships, and positioning CRB as a preferred EPCM partner

This role acts as a trusted advisor to clients, overseeing engineering, procurement, and construction activities while also contributing to revenue generation, market expansion, and strategic pursuits.

This role may require travel up to 60%

Responsibilities

Client Representation and Strategic Advisory

• Act as the primary client interface and trusted advisor for project and program delivery.

• Lead strategic discussions on delivery models, phasing, risk tolerance, and operational constraints.

• Translate client business objectives into actionable program and project execution strategies.

• Provide executive-level reporting, decision support, and recommendations to client leadership.

Program and Portfolio Governance

• Provide governance across multiple data center projects or campuses within a program.

• Establish and enforce project execution plans, standards, and controls frameworks.

• Ensure alignment between design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities across all stakeholders.

• Serve as the senior escalation point for schedule, cost, quality, and commercial issues.

EPCM Delivery Oversight (Engineering, Procurement, Construction)

• Oversee integration of:• Engineering design development

• Procurement strategies and long-lead equipment management

• Construction execution delivered by general contractors

• Validate contractor schedules, cost plans, and execution strategies against client objectives.

• Lead constructability reviews, phasing strategies, and site logistics planning.

• Ensure alignment of civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and commissioning scopes into a cohesive delivery plan.

Contractor and Vendor Management

• Oversee and manage general contractors, trade partners, and consultants on behalf of the client.

• Lead RFP processes, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.

• Drive accountability for contract performance, deliverables, and compliance.

• Manage Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI) equipment coordination where applicable.

Cost, Schedule and Commercial Controls

• Provide independent oversight of cost, schedule, and risk performance.

• Lead development and validation of:• Budgets and forecasts

• Cash flow and cost tracking

• Schedule baselines and milestones

• Drive value engineering and cost optimization initiatives without compromising safety and system reliability.

• Ensure alignment with contractual milestones and turnover requirements.

Technical Oversight – Mission-Critical Systems

• Provide high-level oversight of data center MEP systems, including:• Electrical infrastructure (UPS, generators, substations)

• Cooling systems and redundancy strategies

• Network and IT infrastructure interfaces

• Ensure designs meet uptime, resiliency (N+1/2N), and scalability requirements.

• Oversee commissioning readiness, testing, and operational handover.

Risk, Safety and Compliance Governance

• Lead identification and mitigation of program-level risks, including supply chain and permitting challenges.

• Ensure contractors adhere to safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.

• Promote zero-incident safety culture and compliance assurance across all contractors.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and mentor project managers, cost managers, and technical specialists within the EPCM team.

• Oversee staffing models aligned to program complexity and delivery scale.

• Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and collaboration across dispersed teams.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Define KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks for program performance.

• Deliver monthly and executive-level reports on cost, schedule, risk, and quality.

• Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes and standards.

Business Development and Market Growth

• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key clients, hyperscalers, developers, and investors

• Act as a client account leader for strategic accounts within the data center sector

• Identify opportunities for repeat business, program expansion, and new geographic markets

Pursuits, Proposals and Sales Support

• Lead or support business development efforts, including:• RFP/RFQ responses

• Proposal development and positioning strategies

• Client presentations and interviews

• Define win strategies and differentiate EPCM services for mission-critical projects

• Collaborate with internal BD teams to convert opportunities into awarded work

Market Strategy and Industry Engagement

• Support development of data center market growth strategies

• Monitor trends such as:• Hyperscale expansion

• Power/energy constraints

• Modular and prefabrication approaches

• Represent CRB in industry events, client meetings, and networking forums

• Build brand recognition within CRB as a leader in data center EPCM delivery

Revenue and Pipeline Accountability

• Contribute to sales targets, revenue growth, and backlog development

• Support forecasting of pipeline opportunities and market demand

• Align delivery excellence with business growth and client retention