Director - Data Centers (62981)

• Serve as engineering leadership point of contact for top Data Center accounts; collaborate with Client Services on strategic account plans and QBRs.
• Drive pipeline health and order intake in partnership with Client Services; qualify pursuits with pricing discipline and risk awareness.
• Maintain superior Client NPS by ensuring proactive communication, responsive issue resolution, and measurable outcomes.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and prioritization across multiple teams; manage utilization and forecast workload against backlog.

• Own workflow processes across multiple teams; enforce standards, checklists, and scalable delivery frameworks tuned for client needs.
• Oversee program QA/QC program and ensure compliance to quality requirements.
• Drive budget performance, first-pass quality, on-time delivery, and claim avoidance; maintain professional knowledge of applicable codes/standards and construction practices.

• Own Data Center portfolio financial performance (forecast, backlog, revenue, gross margin/Profit BBT, utilization).
• Support VP in building annual and quarterly business plans; monitor KPIs; correct courses early.
• Improve schedule and cost performance through automation, standard templates, and lessons learned.

• Recruit, onboard, and mentor Team Leads, Technical Leaders, Engineers, and Designers; build a bench and clear succession plans.
• Set crisp expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and cultivate a high-performance culture that balances freedom and accountability.

• Education: Bachelor’s in engineering from an accredited institution
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant engineering or field experience
• Business Experience: 5 + years of relevant business experience
• Licensure: PE is preferred but not required
• Strong knowledge and familiarity with electrical engineering in the Data Center industry.
• Extensive experience producing and managing delivery of engineering design packages.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Project.
• Professional, articulate, and able to exercise good independent judgement and discretion.
• Highly organized, motivated self-starter.
• A strong written and verbal command of the English language.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Proven record of delivering a high standard of quality work with attention to detail.
• Demonstrates effective written and oral communications skills; including good interpersonal communication and relationship building skills; ability to interact successfully at all levels of the organization; high emotional intelligence.
• Skilled in enhancing team culture by promoting inclusivity, fostering collaboration, and encouraging continuous improvement.

Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required

Must be able to lift 25lbs.

The Director is responsible for the review of project related financial statements, team utilization and forecasting, and project oversight when necessary.

The Technical Director will also be responsible for management and oversight of Team Leads and Engineers assigned to their discipline.

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Improving Continually.

Quality Results.

Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for five straight years (2020-2025), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years.

As an engineering services firm, NEI’s mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.

Since NEI’s founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States.

We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members’ diverse background and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart out path into the future.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

We believe that taking care of our team members is of the utmost importance.

We strive to foster a community of belonging, professional development, and industry involvement, providing our team with the benefits, tools, and support systems to excel in their roles.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
• Annual & discretionary bonus programs
• Paid time off
• Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
• Annual team building
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
• Pet insurance

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