Director of Mission Critical, Construction

Ready to experience a better way to build your career? ARCO hires only the best and brightest dedicated to providing our clients with superior solutions, cultivating our award-winning workplace culture, and driving success at all levels of the business.

We are looking for a Director of Mission Critical facilities to join our team of experts. Because ARCO is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why ARCO is truly the best place to build a career.

At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. ARCO’s best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 3 weeks of vacation
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

• Create and expand ARCO’s footprint in the Mission Critical, Data Center, and Power Based Building spaces
• Help develop and manage the execution of the Mission Critical sales plan
• Assist our teams to provide the maximum technical value and overall project success by providing experience in the full lifecycle of Mission Critical industry design, project delivery, operations, and IT services
• Provide a comprehensive understanding of how Mission Critical environments are designed, constructed, and operated
• Design and manage construction of Mission Critical facilities from concept design to completion
• Coordinate and manage the sales/proposal process including preliminary layout and design with ARCO’s marketing, estimator, project manager, and senior management team
• Assist with SPOF analysis, constructability, and commissioning on projects as needed
• Partner with business development team as a subject matter expert, developing conceptual design facility layouts, and supporting proposal development for comprehensive design/build or EPC solutions
• Understand and identify potential risks associated with the construction of Mission Critical facilities
• Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate new business opportunities
• Attend trade shows and other association meetings to stay abreast of market conditions, competition, and establish relationships with existing clients and prospects
• Research and analyze key economic factors that may influence market activity within the Mission Critical space
• Provide ongoing progress updates on new business development activities and industry trends, as well as other key indicators to the ARCO management team
• Establish profitable relationships with decision makers at companies and organizations
• Develop new and innovative solutions to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency for Mission Critical end users
• Travel as needed for projects, trade shows, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• 5-10 years' technical sales and facility design experience within the Mission Critical industry
• CMCO, CMCP or DCD advanced certifications preferred 
• Experience in advanced/high-tech Mission Critical sectors highly preferred
• Broad and in-depth business background with a working knowledge of the technical aspects of Mission Critical design/build construction

ARCO is a premier, full-service design-build general contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery nationwide. With more than 5,500 projects completed coast to coast, we pride ourselves in offering the best, most cost-effective, single source, turnkey solutions and adding value to every project. Because we believe in creating opportunities for individual success among our associates, ARCO is a 100% associate-owned company. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), each associate holds a stake in the company, placing the benefits of our success directly in the hands of those who drive it.

ARCO is consistently recognized as a top workplace in multiple markets nationwide and is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the 3rd largest design-build firm in the U.S. and the largest domestic builder of distribution and warehouse space.

ARCO is committed to identifying and implementing ways to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the construction industry. Beyond standard corporate policies and practices, ARCO extends our commitment to creating an inclusive culture to our recruiting, training, and subcontractor selection. We know that the best work requires the best people and that the diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the very best solutions to our customers.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.

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Salary : $28,000