Construction Project Director, Mission Critical at CRB — Conshohocken, PA

The Construction Project Director, Mission Critical within CRB is a senior leadership role responsible for both:

• Delivery Oversight: Leading the execution of large-scale, mission-critical data center programs on behalf of clients
• Business Development: Driving growth by securing new opportunities, expanding client relationships, and positioning CRB as a preferred EPCM partner

This role acts as a trusted advisor to clients, overseeing engineering, procurement, and construction activities while also contributing to revenue generation, market expansion, and strategic pursuits.

This role may require travel up to 60%

Responsibilities

Client Representation and Strategic Advisory

• Act as the primary client interface and trusted advisor for project and program delivery.
• Lead strategic discussions on delivery models, phasing, risk tolerance, and operational constraints.
• Translate client business objectives into actionable program and project execution strategies.
• Provide executive-level reporting, decision support, and recommendations to client leadership.

Program and Portfolio Governance

• Provide governance across multiple data center projects or campuses within a program.
• Establish and enforce project execution plans, standards, and controls frameworks.
• Ensure alignment between design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities across all stakeholders.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for schedule, cost, quality, and commercial issues.

EPCM Delivery Oversight (Engineering, Procurement, Construction)

• Oversee integration of:
• Engineering design development
• Procurement strategies and long-lead equipment management
• Construction execution delivered by general contractors
• Validate contractor schedules, cost plans, and execution strategies against client objectives.
• Lead constructability reviews, phasing strategies, and site logistics planning.
• Ensure alignment of civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and commissioning scopes into a cohesive delivery plan.

Contractor and Vendor Management

• Oversee and manage general contractors, trade partners, and consultants on behalf of the client.
• Lead RFP processes, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Drive accountability for contract performance, deliverables, and compliance.
• Manage Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI) equipment coordination where applicable.

Cost, Schedule and Commercial Controls

• Provide independent oversight of cost, schedule, and risk performance.
• Lead development and validation of:
• Budgets and forecasts
• Cash flow and cost tracking
• Schedule baselines and milestones
• Drive value engineering and cost optimization initiatives without compromising safety and system reliability.
• Ensure alignment with contractual milestones and turnover requirements.

Technical Oversight – Mission-Critical Systems

• Provide high-level oversight of data center MEP systems, including:
• Electrical infrastructure (UPS, generators, substations)
• Cooling systems and redundancy strategies
• Network and IT infrastructure interfaces
• Ensure designs meet uptime, resiliency (N+1/2N), and scalability requirements.
• Oversee commissioning readiness, testing, and operational handover.

Risk, Safety and Compliance Governance

• Lead identification and mitigation of program-level risks, including supply chain and permitting challenges.
• Ensure contractors adhere to safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
• Promote zero-incident safety culture and compliance assurance across all contractors.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and mentor project managers, cost managers, and technical specialists within the EPCM team.
• Oversee staffing models aligned to program complexity and delivery scale.
• Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and collaboration across dispersed teams.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Define KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks for program performance.
• Deliver monthly and executive-level reports on cost, schedule, risk, and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes and standards.

Business Development and Market Growth

• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key clients, hyperscalers, developers, and investors
• Act as a client account leader for strategic accounts within the data center sector
• Identify opportunities for repeat business, program expansion, and new geographic markets

Pursuits, Proposals and Sales Support

• Lead or support business development efforts, including:
• RFP/RFQ responses
• Proposal development and positioning strategies
• Client presentations and interviews
• Define win strategies and differentiate EPCM services for mission-critical projects
• Collaborate with internal BD teams to convert opportunities into awarded work

Market Strategy and Industry Engagement

• Support development of data center market growth strategies
• Monitor trends such as:
• Hyperscale expansion
• Power/energy constraints
• Modular and prefabrication approaches
• Represent CRB in industry events, client meetings, and networking forums
• Build brand recognition within CRB as a leader in data center EPCM delivery

Revenue and Pipeline Accountability

• Contribute to sales targets, revenue growth, and backlog development
• Support forecasting of pipeline opportunities and market demand
• Align delivery excellence with business growth and client retention

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Experience

• 12+ years of experience in construction/project/program management
• Significant experience in EPCM, consultancy, or owner’s representative roles
• Proven delivery of large-scale data center or mission-critical infrastructure programs

Core Competencies

• Program and project management leadership
• Client-facing advisory experience
• Deep knowledge of EPCM delivery models and contract structures
• Strong commercial, financial, and risk management expertise
• Advanced understanding of data center infrastructure systems (MEP-heavy)