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At Springtide, a division of IPS (a Berkshire Hathaway company), we listen, understand, and lean into complex challenges to unlock new solutions and realize opportunities with our partners. Distinguished by our agility, creativity, expertise, and owner’s perspective, we deliver faster time-to-market and longer-lasting value, enabling you to do more.

We are seeking a Construction Project Director (Data Centers) to lead the execution of large-scale, hyperscale, mission-critical data center projects located in Southwest Virginia and West Texas. 

This role is responsible for overseeing all phases of project delivery- from preconstruction through execution and closeout—ensuring successful outcomes across safety, schedule, cost, and quality. The ideal candidate brings deep experience delivering complex, large-scale construction projects within a GC/CM environment and has a proven track record in data center and mission-critical infrastructure.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead overall project execution strategy for hyperscale data center construction programs 
• Drive construction execution, sequencing, and site logistics planning
• Partner closely with preconstruction, procurement, and client teams to ensure seamless project transition into execution
• Oversee contractor, subcontractor, and vendor performance in a GC/CM environment

• Oversee project operations, contracts, budgeting, and risk management across the project 

• Holds primary responsibility for the achievement of scope, cost, schedule, and quality objectives on assigned projects.
• Ensures achievement of corporate goals for assigned projects.
• Leads project teams of their own or led by others to a successful conclusion.
• Coordinates construction planning, scope, and scheduling across project teams and stakeholders 
• Drive continuous improvement in construction execution, scheduling, and delivery practices
• Provides mentorship to all developing individuals within the project management group and the design disciplines.

• Coordinate with internal departments (Preconstruction, Procurement, Safety, Quality, etc.) for resource allocation and project support.

• Maintain accountability for revenue targets, profitability, and utilization goals.

• Lead change management and evaluate project resource needs.

• Facilitate client communication, site monitoring, and resolution of project non-conformances.

The salary offered for this role is between $190,000 and $290,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)  
• 10+ years of experience in Construction Project Delivery 
• Proven experience delivering large-scale data center construction projects
• Must have hands-on experience delivering projects from the General Contractor (GC) or Construction Manager (CM) side. 
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills 
• This role requires significant travel and full-time onsite presence during construction at remote project locations in West Texas and Southwest Virginia.

Work Environment

• Project locations include Southwest Virginia and West Texas
• Full-time onsite presence required during the construction phase
• Role will be based at active construction sites for extended durations, including remote locations
• Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
• Living assistance will be provided and structured based on the duration of the assignment
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.
• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying weather
• Must adhere to all site safety requirements and complete required safety training

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

**IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position**

Springtide Project Services is a full-service technical consultancy providing Architectural, Engineering, Construction, Project and Program Management, and Commissioning services to advanced technology industries, including the semiconductor, mission-critical data center, renewable energy, electric vehicle, and display sectors. We bring deep subject matter expertise as well as proven, reliable execution experience to bear on complex projects. The name Springtide represents our culture and values as an agile organization providing fresh, dynamic, and innovative solutions to help our clients optimize their project outcomes. We are energetic, driven, and curious, and take a sophisticated approach to every client project, enabling a critical scope to be executed; we walk in our clients’ shoes, we listen, we are curious, and we excel in a thriving collaborative culture, proactively leaning into challenges with a solutions mindset. We focus on collaborative engagement, alignment, and optimized execution, enabling our clients to do more and to achieve their business success. Springtide is a division of IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC.

Specialties

Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Program Management, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCM, and augmented resourcing services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Springtide without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. Springtide is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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