Director - Construction Project Management

Director - Construction Project Management (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Virginia (Piedmont Region)
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Construction Project Management to lead a large-scale, ground-up data center project in the Piedmont region of Virginia. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overall project execution, team leadership, and stakeholder coordination from pre-construction through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full lifecycle leadership of a major construction project, from pre-construction through completion and commissioning
• Serve as the primary liaison between executive leadership, design teams, subcontractors, and client stakeholders
• Oversee day-to-day construction operations in partnership with the General Superintendent, while driving long-term project strategy
• Ensure project milestones are delivered on schedule and within budget
• Manage and monitor project financials, including oversight of budgets and change order processes
• Lead, mentor, and build high-performing project teams, including recruiting additional staff as needed
• Champion and enforce a strong safety culture with a focus on zero incidents
• Coordinate with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), inspectors, and community stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with all project requirements, regulations, and quality standards

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 12 years of construction management experience
• At least 4 years in a leadership role overseeing large-scale projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with a large general contractor
• Proven experience managing large, ground-up construction projects (data centers and/or higher education facilities preferred)
• Prior experience as a Project Executive or Project Director
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Deep understanding of large-scale building systems and construction processes
• Virginia contractor's license (preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Working knowledge of architectural, mechanical, and technical disciplines

Physical Requirements

• Ability to navigate active construction sites, including climbing ladders and stairs and traversing uneven terrain
• Capability to lift and carry materials up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform other physical activities as required on-site

Work Environment

• Primarily based on active construction job sites
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, construction equipment, noise levels, and job site hazards
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must maintain strong situational awareness and adhere to safety protocols at all times
  

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.