Director, Data Center Solution Delivery

**Description** ### **POSITION DESCRIPTION:** We are looking for a Director, Site Delivery and Construction to join our Grid \& Energy Services division to lead the physical execution of TransGrid Energy’s edge data center and battery energy storage (BESS) deployment portfolio. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in mission\-critical infrastructure construction – data centers, BESS, electrical substations, or industrial process facilities – and a track record of leading construction project management teams across concurrent multi\-state portfolios. This role works closely with Deployment \& Program Management, Commercial \& JV Development, Solutions Engineering, and our joint venture partner Prime Group, and is accountable for the schedule, budget, safety, and quality of every site we build. This position is remote, with a strong preference for candidates based in the Atlanta, GA metro area. ### **RESPONSIBILITIES** * Lead and grow a team of Construction Project Managers (CPMs), each accountable for a cluster of concurrent edge data center and BESS site builds. Build the organization from an initial 2–3 CPMs to 8–10\+ as the deployment portfolio scales. * Own end\-to\-end construction execution across the deployment portfolio: site readiness, mobilization, civil and structural work, MEP installation, BESS integration, commissioning, and turnover to operations. * Manage General Contractor and major subcontractor relationships at executive level, including national EPCs and regional MEP partners. Run quarterly business reviews, performance scoring, master service agreement negotiations, and bench expansion. * Build and lead an internal Estimating function. Develop reusable cost models and unit\-cost benchmarks across brownfield conversions, BESS sizing tiers, and standard deployment blocks. Drive estimate accuracy as a core competitive metric. * Own construction schedule and budget across the portfolio. Implement the integrated master schedule, cost reporting cadence, and risk register at portfolio level. Escalate critical\-path risk before slippage materializes. * Establish the field safety program, quality assurance protocols, and commissioning readiness checklists. Build the construction side of the deployment playbook in partnership with Deployment \& Program Management. * Serve as the primary construction interface with joint venture partner operations, internal engineering and asset operations teams, and utility construction coordinators on power upgrades and interconnection. * Own a portfolio\-level construction P\&L, including direct labor, subcontractor spend, contingency, and change\-order management. Provide monthly reporting to the VP and joint venture board. ### **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** * 12\+ years of construction management experience in mission\-critical infrastructure, including data centers, large\-scale battery energy storage (BESS), electrical substations, utility\-scale renewables, or industrial process facilities. * Demonstrated experience leading a team of Construction Project Managers (minimum 5 direct reports) on a concurrent multi\-state portfolio, with cumulative portfolio responsibility of at least $500M in delivered value. Track record of managing General Contractors and EPCs on individual projects in the $50M–$500M range. * Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience. * Strong working knowledge of General Contractor and EPC contracting structures, change\-order management, lien waivers, schedule of values, and construction safety standards (OSHA 30 at minimum). Demonstrated ability to build and lead an Estimating function or partner closely with one. * Willingness to travel 30–40% across the East Coast initially, expanding nationally as the deployment portfolio grows. Comfortable working on active construction sites in all weather conditions. ### **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** * Brownfield conversion experience – sites with existing structures, utility constraints, and active operations. * Direct experience with battery energy storage (BESS) construction or large\-scale electrical interconnection projects. * Experience standing up or scaling a deployment organization at a startup, joint venture, or formation\-stage business unit. * PMP, CCM, DBIA, or equivalent professional credentials. PE license a plus. * Familiarity with edge data center deployment models, NeoCloud or hyperscale customers, or HPC/AI workload site requirements. Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct\-to\-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world\-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future. **PHYSICAL, MENTAL \& ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:** To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements *normally expected* to perform *regular* job duties. 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