What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Business Development (Data Center Industry) position at Rise Technical?
Project Manager / Business Development (Mission-Critical Infrastructure)
Flexible Commission / Bonus Strcture || Path to Equity || Benefits Package
Austin, TX (onsite)
Are you an ambitious Business Development and/or Project Management professional with experience delivering in the data center industry, looking for a high-impact role where much of your success is driven by your ability to bring in new clients?
This is an incredible opportunity to get in early with a well-established and ambitious start-up of 5 people where you will work closely with management, build your own career path, and support company growth through project management and business development.
This company is a professional engineering firm that designs, builds, and supports mission-critical infrastructure for facilities like data centers and manufacturing environments. They provide solutions including system design, equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning of power and cooling systems to ensure reliable, high-performance operations. The company partners with leading manufacturers to deliver customized solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
In this role, you will oversee mission-critical infrastructure projects from planning to completion. You will coordinate teams, manage vendors and budgets, ensure projects meet client specifications on time and on budget, and drive growth through business development.
Fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to get in early with an ambitious start-up as the first Project Manager and have the option to build their own team of PMs or develop your career in other avenues.
The Role:
- Oversee all project phases, from quoting and scheduling to procurement, logistics, budgeting, and execution.
- Lead cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
- Manage project finances, identify risks, and implement strategies to protect margins.
- Collaborate with clients to define project scope, requirements, and execution plans.
- Business Development - leverage your professional network to generate new business opportunities.
The Person:
- Previous experience in project management or business development providing product & engineering services to the data center industry
- Convert technical requirements into clear scopes, proposals, and execution plans.
- Knowledgeable in power and cooling systems for data centers and mission-critical facilities.