Director of Operations, Mission Critical, Construction

About You

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 in our Atlanta, GA office. 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.

What We Can Offer You

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
  
  

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Develop and implement strategic goals, objectives, and operating procedures to drive operational efficiency and ensure the successful delivery of mission-critical and data center projects.
• Design and manage construction of Mission Critical facilities from concept design to completion
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from pre-construction to closeout, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Provide guidance and support to project managers, architects, engineers, and relevant stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the project are executed effectively.
• Complete equipment sizing and mass balance specifications to ensure functionality and efficiency
• Develop new and innovative solutions to enhance production, focusing on improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency for mission critical end users
• 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
• Travel as needed
  
  

Necessary Qualifications

• 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, project management, and/or facility design experience within the Mission Critical industry
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, technologies, and best practices in the mission-critical and data center sector.
• Extensive experience in financial management, including budgeting, cost control, and contract negotiation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively manage and inspire a diverse team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a track record of effectively resolving complex project-related issues.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and business acumen to drive operational excellence and contribute to the company's overall growth.
• 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
  
  

MAKE YOUR MOVE

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 4th 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 third-party agencies or individual recruiters without prior approval from the Talent Acquisition team. Any unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, become ARCO property, and no fees will be paid for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any candidate information submitted will be considered as a referral to ARCO without a fee. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement with ARCO as well as written approval to submit candidates from the ARCO TA Manager for the specific position before submitting candidates.