Oversee end-to-end construction for regional data center projects, from development to delivery, serving as Rowan's construction representative.
Provide crucial input during the site selection and development phases by assessing potential sites, evaluating new vendors, and coordinating with engineering and development teams.
Serve as a people leader for the regional construction team, fostering a high-performance culture through active coaching, mentorship, and focus on career development.
Support bid evaluation and General Contractor selection efforts, ensuring alignment with safety requirements, scope delineation, project budgets, timelines, and quality requirements.
Ensure the site team is fully in control and can deliver on all site-specific permitting processes on an accelerated timeframe.
Establish processes that empower on-site resources to make timely, high-quality decisions without impacting overall operations.
Support the regional establishment of Rowan as a valued partner in the community.
Prepare and deliver project updates for executive stakeholders, including weekly and monthly status reports, milestone briefs, and investor communications.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating construction processes, looking into offsite fabrication solutions, and developing sustainable solutions.
Support the implementation of a robust field safety program, ensuring adherence to Rowan’s safety standards and compliance with OSHA requirements.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; a combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
12+ years of experience in managing data center construction projects or large-scale infrastructure and/or mission critical projects.
Strong understanding of construction methodologies, scheduling software (such as Primavera P6 or MS Project), and project management tools like Procore or similar.
Excellent communication skills with experience in delivering executive presentations and reports.
Proven experience managing large teams of contractors and subcontractors, with a focus on delivering projects on time and under budget.
Proven experience in team leadership, program management, and managing multi-site projects within the data center or mission-critical infrastructure sectors.
Knowledge of construction worksite safety practices.
Experience providing oversight of Quality Assurance / Quality Control programs.
Working knowledge of green building practices, specifically sustainable practices in the built environment.
Excellent organizational and collaboration skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capability to make critical decisions under pressure.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional environment.
Benefits
Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
Generous PTO
An office setup benefit for full-time remote employees
Competitive compensation and bonus plan
Long term incentive plan
Per diem and relocation benefit for onsite employees
An education assistance program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
construction managementdata center constructionproject managementscheduling softwarePrimavera P6MS ProjectProcoreQuality AssuranceQuality Controlgreen building practices
Soft skills
communication skillsteam leadershiporganizational skillscollaboration skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscoachingmentorshipdecision-makingfocus on career development
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s degree in EngineeringOSHA compliance