Data Center Project Director

Data Center Project Director Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. The Opportunity Manages all aspects of medium to large data center development and detailed design projects, including risk to cost, schedule, quality. Responsible for the day-to-day successful in the areas of performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction. Provides for the successful staffing of the project. Provides technical and data center industry knowledge to contribute to the completion of all engagement phases. Manages and leads medium to large teams of multi-discipline professionals. Coordinates and integrates the activities associated with the engineering, procurement, construction, and startup elements of the project team, including the activities of all third party companies contributing to the initiative. Directors are client-facing and expected to sell and lead projects and programs working across project teams. Key Responsibilities Project Complexity - Manages medium to large engineering projects involving multiple clients or partners, or small EPC projects with minimal risk. Proven experience delivering projects through all phases of the engagement – analyses, design, build, commissioning, and operations. Number of Projects and/or Clients - Manages multiple services clients and/or a small EPC project client and/or projects where the project team, client structure and/or project location present challenges Client Management - Responsible for maintaining and nurturing client and industry contacts to aid in connecting with clients and selling services. Identify key client interests and drivers on projects and pursuits and communicate with team members. Obtains new/repeat business on medium to large size projects. Supports contract negotiations with clients. Risk to Black & Veatch - Manages risk which may include time and material, fixed price, new technology, non domestic markets or new clients Acts as a project manager among responsibilities is management of a project team Preferred Qualifications 9 years related experience Preferred Skills : Business Development - Foundational - Identifies client requirements, develops and maintains relationships with clients, conducts market research, writes and presents project estimates and proposals including scope, cost, and schedule according to client requirements and bid processes Business Acumen - Foundational - Negotiates contract commercial terms, manages project budgets, costs, and receivables, manages contracts and legal issues, analyzes and reports health metrics as a basis for improvement, applies knowledge of policies and regulations to project scope, builds relationships with key stakeholders, applies value creation Execution - Foundational - Uses Black & Veatch project management phases and methodology including, project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closeout to direct work, manages changes and risk on scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safety based on available resources and client requirements, manages constructability and procurement, manages warranty plan Leadership - Foundational - Communicates clear expectations, goals, and vision Manages performance of direct reports, motivates, coaches, and mentors professionals, delegates project work, practices behaviors supporting diversity and inclusion, and collaboration to achieve results Client Focus Drives Vision and Purpose Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Work Environment/Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Ability to utilize audio/videoconferencing software tools for internal/external communication Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time Travel to client sites as required Compensation Data In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. Black & Veatch