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:

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 (starting at 16 days) * Paid Holidays (9 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.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.