Director of Mission Critical Construction

Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Director of Mission Critical Construction to lead the growth and execution of a mission-critical construction division focused on data centers. This individual will be responsible for developing market strategy, establishing client relationships, securing projects, building high-performing teams, and ensuring successful project delivery from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data center construction, MEP systems, commissioning, and team leadership, along with strong relationships within the Phoenix data center market.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain relationships with data center general contractors, MEP contractors, developers, and owner representatives.Lead contractor prequalification efforts, including safety, QA/QC, commissioning, and compliance requirements.Identify, pursue, estimate, and secure mission-critical construction projects.Collaborate with engineering, prefab, and construction teams to develop standardized piping systems, skids, racks, and modular solutions.Oversee projects from preconstruction through Level 1-5 commissioning and final turnover.Establish and manage QA/QC programs and commissioning documentation processes.Recruit, mentor, and lead project managers, superintendents, and field leadership teams.Develop and grow critical facilities service and maintenance offerings.Monitor project performance, financial results, backlog, forecasting, and risk management.Provide strategic reporting and operational updates to executive leadership.Qualifications10+ years of commercial or industrial MEP construction experience.5+ years managing mission-critical or data center construction projects.Experience working for a mechanical contractor, MEP contractor, data center general contractor, or owner-side construction team.Proven experience leading projects through full commissioning processes (Levels 1-5).Strong understanding of:Chilled water plantsCRAH and CRAC systemsProcess cooling water systemsLiquid cooling technologies including CDUs and rack-level distributionKnowledge of pre-action and clean-agent fire protection systems.Established relationships within the Phoenix data center construction market preferred.Experience with process piping, mechanical systems, prefabrication, or modular construction preferred.Experience launching, growing, or scaling a business unit, division, or market preferred.Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and business development skills.Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.MBA or Master's degree preferred.Preferred CertificationsPMP (Project Management Professional)CCM (Certified Construction Manager)Professional Engineer (PE)LEED APOSHA 30Uptime Institute ATD or similar mission-critical certificationsBenefitsCompany vehicle, gas card & toolsCompany cell phone and laptopMedical VisionDental401K with company matchingPaid HolidaysPTOEmployer-paid life insuranceEmployer-paid AD&D insuranceCareer training programs