Director - Construction

Director - Construction

Location: Atlanta, GA | Type: Full-time

Role Overview

The Director – Construction (Southeast) provides leadership and oversight for T5’s Southeast market and other markets, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and on budget. You’ll lead multi-building projects, coordinate subcontractors, and manage budgets while ensuring quality and compliance with specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead construction management teams across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and client expectations.
• Provide direction, coaching, and accountability to project executives, senior project managers, and superintendents.
• Support the VP in shaping organizational strategy, developing scalable systems, and maintaining a strong safety and performance culture.
• Partner with Preconstruction & Estimating to ensure seamless project handoff and execution.

Project Delivery & Execution

• Oversee all phases of construction execution, from mobilization through commissioning and turnover.
• Ensure adherence to contract requirements, schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor Earned Value, CPI/SPI, and other performance metrics to drive accountability.
• Champion BIM/VDC integration, prefabrication strategies, and cutting-edge data center construction methods.

Client & Partner Relationships

• Serve as the senior point of contact for key clients, building trust through consistent performance and transparency.
• Lead executive-level project reporting and presentations.
• Manage relationships with trade partners, vendors, and consultants to ensure collaboration and alignment.

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Standardize best practices in project controls, scheduling, safety, and field operations.
• Drive innovation in construction execution, including AI-driven data center solutions, liquid cooling installation processes, and modular builds.
• Partner with Training & Development to build leadership and technical capability within the construction organization.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention of top construction talent.