Senior Data Center Project Director

About the JobSenior Project Director, Data Center | Allied Resources Technical ConsultantsAbout the Position:Allied Resources is seeking a Senior Project Director to lead the delivery of large-scale data center and mission critical construction projects throughout the East Coast region. This leadership position will oversee hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center programs from planning through commissioning and turnover. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex MEP-intensive facilities, leading high-performing teams, maintaining client relationships, and driving successful project execution in uptime-sensitive environments.This is a direct-hire opportunity offering a highly competitive compensation package, bonus potential, vehicle allowance, per diem for travel, generous PTO, 401(k), healthcare benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities.Job Responsibilities:Lead one or multiple mission critical construction projects, overseeing all phases from preconstruction through commissioning and final turnover.Develop and implement project execution strategies that support schedule, budget, quality, safety, and operational objectives.Manage project teams including project managers, engineers, superintendents, commissioning personnel, consultants, and trade partners.Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cost controls, profitability, and monthly financial reporting.Direct procurement strategies for long-lead equipment including generators, switchgear, UPS systems, cooling equipment, and other critical infrastructure.Establish and maintain project schedules while driving accountability across all stakeholders.Lead contract negotiations, subcontractor agreements, and commercial risk management efforts.Ensure compliance with project requirements, commissioning standards, safety regulations, and quality management processes.Build and maintain executive-level client relationships while serving as the primary point of contact throughout project execution.Lead pursuit activities, proposal development, interviews, and business development efforts within the mission critical marketplace.Conduct project risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to protect project outcomes.Provide leadership, coaching, mentorship, and performance management for project staff.Coordinate phased turnovers, startup activities, commissioning programs, and project closeout deliverables.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support seamless project planning, design coordination, procurement, construction, and warranty services.Promote a collaborative team culture focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, accountability, and client satisfaction.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent industry experience will be considered.Minimum of ten (10) years of experience within the AEC industry with significant mission critical or data center project experience.Proven experience delivering hyperscale, colocation, enterprise data center, or other high-availability facilities.Strong understanding of mission critical MEP systems including power distribution, cooling infrastructure, redundancy systems, and commissioning processes.Demonstrated success managing large-scale construction programs with aggressive schedules and complex stakeholder requirements.Experience overseeing integrated project delivery, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities.Strong financial management, contract administration, and forecasting experience.Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and team development skills.Ability to travel regularly to project sites throughout the East Coast region.Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and large project teams preferred.Compensation & Benefits:Competitive base salary commensurate with experiencePerformance-based annual bonus opportunityVehicle allowancePer diem while travelingComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matchGenerous paid time offDisability coverageProfessional development opportunitiesAdditional company-sponsored benefitsEEO Policy:Allied Resources complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Allied Resources does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.