Data Center Design Division Director
About the Company
Our client is a nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm specializing in mission-critical infrastructure, with a primary focus on hyperscale data centers, advanced technology facilities, and complex building systems. The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-performance solutions to some of the world's leading technology companies, cloud providers, and data center developers. Known for its collaborative culture and technical depth, the organization offers employees the opportunity to influence large-scale projects that support the growth of digital infrastructure across the globe.
Position Overview
The Design Division Director is a senior leadership position responsible for guiding a major division within the design organization. This individual will oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams, strategic client programs, operational performance, and long-term organizational initiatives supporting data center and mission-critical projects.
Reporting directly to executive leadership, the Design Division Director will play a key role in shaping business strategy, driving operational excellence, developing future leaders, and strengthening relationships with key clients. This position requires a balance of strategic vision, business leadership, and operational execution while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute long-term divisional strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
- Lead major initiatives that drive growth, operational performance, and market competitiveness.
- Partner with executive leadership to influence organizational direction, structure, and priorities.
- Champion change management efforts and cultivate a high-performing team environment.
Operational Leadership
- Provide guidance on significant operational and business decisions.
- Support the development and implementation of company-wide policies, processes, and best practices.
- Oversee resource planning, staffing strategies, budgeting, and capital planning activities.
- Ensure successful execution and delivery across multiple programs and project teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and team performance.
Client & Market Development
- Serve as an executive-level relationship leader for strategic clients.
- Support business development efforts and strengthen the firm's presence within the data center and mission-critical markets.
- Identify emerging industry trends and align internal capabilities to meet evolving client needs.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop growth strategies and expand market share.
Technology & Innovation
- Promote the adoption of technology and digital transformation initiatives across the division.
- Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to support planning and business decisions.
- Ensure technology investments align with operational and strategic objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
- 15+ years of relevant experience within engineering, construction, mission-critical infrastructure, or related industries.
- Prior experience leading large teams, departments, business units, or multidisciplinary organizations.
- Proven track record in strategic planning, operational leadership, and organizational growth.
- Experience managing budgets, resource forecasting, and financial performance.
- Strong business development and client relationship management experience.
- Ability to influence executive stakeholders and collaborate across multiple business functions.
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Comfortable working successfully in a remote environment.
Travel
- Approximately 15% travel throughout the United States for client meetings, business development activities, project oversight, and industry events.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Fully remote leadership position with national impact.
- Opportunity to influence the growth and direction of a respected mission-critical engineering organization.
- Exposure to some of the largest hyperscale and data center projects in the industry.
- Strong emphasis on professional development, leadership growth, and internal advancement.
- Collaborative culture where technical expertise, innovation, and strategic thinking are highly valued.
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