Gryphon Oakwood
Project Director - HVAC, Piping and Plumbing Construction (Data Centers) - Illin
Gryphon Oakwood, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Project Director - HVAC, Piping and Plumbing Construction (Data Centers) - Illinois
Gryphon Oakwood are currently working on a Project Director role to work on large scale mission critical new construction projects for a leading mechanical contractor based in Chicago, Illinois. The company has a strong reputation in HVAC and refrigeration for commercial and industrial facilities such as data centers, manufacturing, life sciences and high‑tech facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and strategic oversight for large‑scale mission critical new construction projects.
Direct project execution from preconstruction through commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
Lead and mentor project teams, including Project Managers, Engineers, and Superintendents.
Collaborate with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
Oversee contract administration, risk management, change management, and financial performance of projects.
Ensure compliance with company standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Support business development efforts, including pursuit strategy, estimating input, and client relationship management.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
10+ years of experience delivering large‑scale mechanical construction projects, with a strong focus on mission critical environments.
Proven leadership experience managing multi‑million‑dollar projects and cross‑functional teams.
Extensive knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical systems for commercial and industrial facilities.
Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and contract management.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working with leading mechanical contractors and mission critical clients preferred.
Ability to travel to project sites as required.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Project Management and General Business
Industries HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, Construction, and Wholesale Hardware, Plumbing, Heating Equipment
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Key Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and strategic oversight for large‑scale mission critical new construction projects.
Direct project execution from preconstruction through commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
Lead and mentor project teams, including Project Managers, Engineers, and Superintendents.
Collaborate with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
Oversee contract administration, risk management, change management, and financial performance of projects.
Ensure compliance with company standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Support business development efforts, including pursuit strategy, estimating input, and client relationship management.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
10+ years of experience delivering large‑scale mechanical construction projects, with a strong focus on mission critical environments.
Proven leadership experience managing multi‑million‑dollar projects and cross‑functional teams.
Extensive knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical systems for commercial and industrial facilities.
Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and contract management.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience working with leading mechanical contractors and mission critical clients preferred.
Ability to travel to project sites as required.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Project Management and General Business
Industries HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, Construction, and Wholesale Hardware, Plumbing, Heating Equipment
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