Regional Director

Regional Director, Mission Critical / Data Centers Washington D.C., 4800 Westfields Blvd, Chantilly, Virginia, United States of America Job Description Posted Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings We're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to provide come up with out-of-the-box solutions when it comes to design and construction. We love the process of bringing buildings to life – and keeping them in shape long after the doors open. As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities. It's What We Do We provide total building system design and construction services across multiple high-growth markets throughout the country for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, and venue. It's How We're Different We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee-owners who make us who we are. We’ve always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential – both as professionals and individuals. Together, we provide dream up innovative solutions for our clients industry-wide problems, design and construct spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours. Take a peek into what makes us different here: Position Summary : Henderson Building Solutions is seeking a Regional Director Mission Critical, to lead our growing presence in the region and drive expansion into new territories as the business grows. This role oversees construction managers, site superintendents, jobsite construction, execution, scheduling, and client development for the mission critical business unit. The Regional Director has financial responsibility for the region, including oversight of budget, profit, and cost projections as defined by the Vice President. This role builds and develops high-performing teams, ensures internal management processes are deployed and benchmarks are met, and drives a best-in-class client experience internally and externally. A core part of this role is diversifying our client base beyond our current hyperscaler relationship and building the team and infrastructure needed to support growth into new markets. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a flexible, situational leadership style, the ability to build trust across all levels of the team, and strong alignment with the Henderson Building Solutions culture. Key Responsibilities: Directs the activities of all construction managers, site superintendents and commissioning managers in region for construction projects and oversees the project development group. Plans and sets construction objectives, goals, methods, schedules and strategies for projects. Ensures projects are deployed safely, timely and profitably and all invoices are collected. Reports on project financial budget status and progress to the VP. Stays up to date on best practices and makes recommendations on practice or policy changes or enhancements. Develops and maintains standards and processes that are client specific. Implements changes as necessary. Other duties as assigned. Design Coordination Coordinates with design teams to take projects from the assessment (schematic) level to final completion of construction documents. Makes recommendations regarding the feasibility of systems and/or equipment and evaluates construction products and methods for the application as needed. Identifies and coordinates with external consultants to ensure projects are comprehensive. Schedules design related activities. Reviews design plans to ensures standards are met. Pre-Construction Coordination Assembles and finalizes contractual and general requirements of construction documents in concert with pre-construction services. Coordinates with pre-construction to ensure client requirements are incorporated into construction documents. Assists in the development of accurate budgets for all projects that reflect all costs associated with construction. Implements contract documents in the best interests of the company. Safety Compliance & Facility Coordination Ensures a safe and efficient work environment is driven as part of our culture for all staff and subcontractors. Verifies all teams and other supporting personnel are practicing and meeting all OSHA, Henderson Building Solutions, client and industry approved safety standards. Project Development Provides leadership for assessment teams. Schedules, coordinates and reviews assessment site visits, reports and budgets. Performs on-site investigations on facility issues, troubleshoots solutions and identifies project risks, proactively mitigating potentially negative outcomes. Provides subject matter expertise and is the driving force behind providing solutions to problems that are presented and unifying key team members to advance the solution. Collaborates with project development, construction management and engineering design teams to formulate solutions that best align with client interests. Coordinates with clients to ensure client requirements are incorporated into recommendations. Business Development Protects the best interest of the client and preserves and enhances the reputation and profitability of Henderson Building Solutions. Assists with business development activities by promoting Henderson Companies to existing and potential clients. Participates in client, company and industry events. Grows personal network by building relationships with clients and industry professionals. Technical Leadership Drives outcomes and owns the results to drive outcomes, owns the results, and exhibits a proactive, adaptable, and solutions-driven leadership style with a growth mindset, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. Builds collaborative relationships with a demonstrated ability to support the business development process by engendering trust and ensuring client satisfaction. Serves as a technical resource for employees. Mentors and trains employees. Assists team members with questions and escalated issues. Assists with the development and implementation of engineering related training programs like design assist. Responsible for the maintenance of HBS master documents as they relate in a client specific need (equipment specifications, project 0/1 specifications, TAB, general mechanical, and electrical and general mechanical/electrical notes for drawings). Required Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of experience in a construction related field required, with experience in construction contract requirements and administration as well as experience in the design of mechanical/electrical systems. Experience with various mechanical, electrical and controls systems required. Project management, estimating and field installation supervision experience required. Proficiency in writing scopes of work into subcontract exhibits required. Well-versed in the language and inherent risk in standard owner and subcontracts and ability to implement contract documents in the best interests of the company. Technical expertise in primary fields of focus (mechanical and/or electrical) as well as familiarity with other related fields required. Ability to work in a collaborative environment and to recommend and analyze pragmatic solutions for clients. Knowledge of applicable codes and standards relating to the facilities in which we work. Proficient Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities and organizational needs. Generates ideas for improvement, takes advantage of opportunities and suggests innovations. Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. Ability to identify and understand relevant emerging technologies and industry trends. Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field of construction, business, or engineering preferred. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of requisite education. Mission critical experience preferred. Leadership experience preferred.Professional engineering license highly preferred. Master mechanical or master electrical license highly preferred. Procore experience preferred. Construction experience in retrofit and renovation as well as new construction preferred. Physical & Other Requirements: Occasional travel required, approximately 10%-15%. Ability to work varying shift times depending on the project, i.e., night or weekends. Ability to be on your feet all day and climb ladders. Ability to read, write and communicate in English. We take care of our people. As a Henderson employee, you'll enjoy some pretty awesome perks. Trust us, your friends will all have work envy. Culture Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.) Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.) Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.) Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child.) Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.) Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.) Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.) Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.) Paid Training for Professional Development (We’ll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.) Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.) Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We’ve got you covered.) Paid Term Life and Disability (We’ve got your family covered, too.) Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings.) Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!) Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.) Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program. Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutionsmust be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time ofcommencement of employment. All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment. To all recruitment agencies: Hendersondoes not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Henderson without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Henderson. Please, no phone calls or emails. Pay Transparency: Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated range depending on factors unrelated to the applicant’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Salary can vary from this range based on geographic cost of labor statistical differentials. Washington, D.C. Salary Range: $139,200 - $208,800 NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT Henderson representatives conduct all email communications exclusively through a company email address that ends with @hendersonengineers.com , @hendersonbuilding.com . We extend offers of employment only after a comprehensive interview process and will never ask you for a payment of any sort nor offer one for any reason. Henderson will not ask any applicant to purchase equipment, nor offer to reimburse any applicant for expenses incurred prior to employment. We will not request personal information until a legitimate offer of employment has been extended. If you suspect a recruitment attempt is fraudulent, you should cease communications.All legitimate job opportunities are posted on our company website’s careers page. Washington D.C., 4800 Westfields Blvd, Chantilly, Virginia, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr