Project Director | Mission Critical

Brinkmann Constructors • Phoenix, AZ, US • 4d ago

Overview

The Project Director - Mission Critical leads the planning, preconstruction, execution, commissioning, and closeout of complex mission critical construction projects, including data centers and other high-reliability facilities. This role provides strategic leadership to project teams, serves as a senior client-facing representative, and is accountable for safety, quality, schedule, cost, risk management, project controls, and operational readiness. The Project Director partners with owners, design teams, trade partners, vendors, equipment manufacturers, and internal leadership to deliver technically complex projects on time, within budget, and to the highest performance standards.

At Brinkmann Constructors, we don't just build buildings - we build community, relationships, and a team that inspires confidence. It's the passion and expertise of our employee-owners that drive our success, pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in the construction industry. By joining our team, you can deliver outstanding results with an industry leader while building your career. Together, let's build a future we can be proud of and make a difference, one construction project at a time. Our purpose is people. Our passion is building.

Responsibilities

The Project Director - Mission Critical oversees and is accountable for:
- Maintaining strong client relationships and serving as a senior point of contact throughout pursuit, preconstruction, construction, commissioning, and closeout
- Supporting business development activities, client strategy, market positioning, proposals, interviews, and negotiated project opportunities
- Leading project setup, governance structure, delivery strategy, communication protocols, reporting cadence, and project execution planning
- Overseeing preconstruction services, constructability reviews, design coordination, value analysis, estimating, budgeting, and schedule development
- Developing and monitoring project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, cost controls, billings, change management, and overall financial performance
- Managing master schedules, milestone tracking, critical path activities, manpower planning, logistics, and recovery plans when needed
- Leading procurement and subcontracting strategies for critical equipment, long-lead materials, specialty vendors, and key trade partners
- Coordinating with design teams, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, owners, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical and operational issues
- Ensuring strict adherence to safety standards, quality expectations, contract requirements, ethics, compliance, and regulatory obligations
- Establishing and monitoring QA/QC processes, inspection protocols, documentation requirements, punch processes, and corrective action plans
- Overseeing commissioning planning, readiness reviews, systems turnover, issue resolution, and closeout activities for critical building systems
- Monitoring project documentation, meeting minutes, submittals, RFIs, change orders, contracts, invoices, and owner reporting for accuracy and timeliness
- Leading owner, architect, contractor, preconstruction, progress, discipline, commissioning, and executive-level project meetings
- Identifying, assessing, communicating, and mitigating risks that may impact project performance, customer satisfaction, or operational readiness
- - Leading project management, field, safety, quality, procurement, and project controls teams assigned to mission critical work
  - Assigning work, setting expectations, monitoring performance, and holding team members accountable for project outcomes
  - Coaching, mentoring, training, and developing Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and other project team members
  - Creating a collaborative, accountable, solutions-oriented team culture that supports complex, fast-paced project delivery
  - Providing ongoing feedback, development conversations, recognition, and performance input for assigned team members
  - Supporting interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning for mission critical project teams
  - May serve as a mentor to new hires or team members transitioning into mission critical project delivery
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, business, or related field preferred
- 15+ years of construction experience, including significant experience leading large-scale commercial, industrial, data center, or mission critical projects
- Experience leading complex projects or programs with major capital budgets, accelerated schedules, technical systems, and multiple stakeholders
- Demonstrated understanding of mission critical construction, including MEP coordination, power, cooling, low-voltage, structured cabling, commissioning, redundancy, and operational readiness considerations
- Strong knowledge of construction principles, preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, procurement, project controls, contract management, cost forecasting, and change management
- Proven ability to lead client relationships, negotiate effectively, influence decisions, and resolve complex issues in high-pressure environments
- Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, communication, business development, and team-building skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, scheduling software, project management systems, cost management tools, and related construction technology platforms preferred

Working Conditions:

- Work is performed in office, field office, and active construction site environments, with regular exposure to mission critical project sites and related safety requirements.
- Position may require frequent travel to project sites, client meetings, vendor locations, and pursuit or industry events.
- Environment is demanding and fast paced; work hours may exceed 40 hours per week and may require availability outside standard business hours to support project needs.
- Light physical effort is required, including walking job sites, standing, sitting, talking, hearing, and occasionally handling objects; construction site access may require use of personal protective equipment.
- Position requires a high level of autonomy and decision-making that may impact project performance, client satisfaction, and company results.

At Brinkmann Constructors, our passion for people means investing in their financial, mental, and physical well-being. Which is why we strive to provide our employee owners with comprehensive and cost-effective options that reflect Brinkmann’s commitment to health and wellness.

WE BUILD YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

100% employee ownership (ESOP)
annual bonus program
company-contributed 401K
competitive salary with annual merit increase

WE BUILD YOUR CAREER

continuing education reimbursement
performance tools for added clarity of expectations and responsibilities
annual performance reviews
dedicated ambassador for assimilation into Brinkmann culture

WE BUILD YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA
paid parental leave
work-life balance
seven paid holidays plus three floating holidays to celebrate what holidays are important to you
paid birthday off
family-oriented work environment
service awards with paid sabbaticals and milestone bonuses
a positive and collaborative work environment
healthy lifestyle rewards

WE BUILD COMMUNITY

community involvement
team building events
local volunteer opportunities
non-profit support and fundraising

No agency submissions will be accepted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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