Construction Project Director - Data Center/Mission Critical

Drive market growth and deliver project and operational success, positioning STV as a premier partner for data center and mission-critical infrastructure solutions. Your New Role STV is seeking an innovative and entrepreneurial Construction Project Director to lead and scale high-impact data center construction projects for our PM/CM National Operating Group. In this seller-doer, Director-level role, you will be accountable for both project delivery excellence and market sector expansion within the data center and mission-critical infrastructure space across the United States. As a Project Director, you will serve as a trusted advisor and facilitator between owners, general contractors, architectural/engineering teams, equipment manufacturers, and construction managers—delivering complex, high-tech, “first-of-its-kind” infrastructure. Your broad expertise across all phases of design and construction management will be complemented by a laser focus on cost, scope, schedule, quality, risk, and safety performance. What You’ll Contribute Responsibilities: Serve as a visible leader in the data center sector, representing STV in industry forums and client engagements. Lead multi-site project teams, managing utilization, budgets, and forecasting financial performance. Apply deep expertise in project controls, contract management, and delivery methods, ensuring alignment with STV’s standards and client expectations. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and execute staff augmentation strategies that support current and future project demands—ensuring the right talent is deployed to meet evolving client needs. Champion an Injury-Free Environment, modeling safety-first behaviors and mentoring others to uphold STV’s safety standards. Demonstrate strong capabilities in client engagement, stakeholder management, and strategic planning. Facilitate, negotiate, and influence effective decision-making to drive solutions, manage schedules, and navigate change. Participate in key project meetings, including OAC, discipline work groups, progress reviews, pre-construction, and pre-award sessions. Actively engage in industry events, associations, and business chambers, building your profile as a thought leader. Oversee and report on STV’s performance across scope, schedule, budget, and contractor execution, providing updates weekly or as required. Establish and manage QA/QC procedures, review inspection and test data for compliance, and conduct quality field inspections. Maintain and review site logistics plans in coordination with general contractors, operations teams, and consultants. Leverage your deep network in technology infrastructure firms to drive client management, business development, and proposal pursuits in collaboration with National Development Directors, Area Managers, and the Operating Group President. Skills & Qualifications for Success Essential: 20 years of construction experience with at least 5 years holding the role of Project Executive / Project Director (or similar) leadership positions. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering; Architecture; Construction Project Management; or equivalent experience. Proven experience in General Contracting, CM/PM, or Owner’s Representative roles delivering hyperscale data center or mission-critical projects. Expertise across all phases of commercial and industrial architecture and engineering, with a primary focus on data center design and construction. Strong communication skills to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders in fast-paced environments. Willingness to travel nationally, as needed, to oversee projects and engage with clients and teams. Preferred: Experience with Central Plant systems. Professional certifications such as CCM, PMP, PE, DBIA, LEED. Candidates already local to (or willing to relocate) to Arizona, Colorado, Ohio, Atlanta & Texas would be a plus. At STV, we believe in the power of teamwork and innovation. We foster a culture that values new ideas, and we are committed to your growth and development. Join us to collaborate with experienced leaders and mentors and help shape the ever-evolving world of technology infrastructure. Be part of a team that values vision, execution, and growth. Compensation Range: $202,579.27 - $253,224.09 Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Salary : $202,579 - $253,224