MISSION CRITICAL PRACTICE LEADER

The Mission Critical Practice Leader (MCPL) will focus on the development and execution of best practices for building data centers and mission critical facilities. Responsible nationally for developing Harvey Cleary Builders’ (HCB) mission critical construction platform dedicated to helping companies better their infrastructure to integrate into the backbone of our technology dependent society. The MCPL will be an industry veteran and thought leader focused on evolving the delivery of data centers through a solutions oriented approach and advocating for innovation and collaborative project management . The MCPL will work extensively with clients to transform deployment programs that provide agility for unknown future requirements as well as the creation of adaptive reuse programs for legacy facilities.

The MCPL will leverage his/her expertise in contributing to the collective vision shared by HCB colleagues and executive team. He/She will reimagine the design and development of construction solutions that meet the rapidly evolving and ever-changing definitions and demands of data center infrastructure. HCB is poised for a seasoned executive to step in and synthesize the design, financing, procurement, product, sales, and operational inputs into a progressive and efficient practice delivery platform.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

The MCPL will contribute his/her strategic inputs to direct the Design, Construction, and Sustainability of all HCB data center construction projects to include –

• Lead design and construction teams ensuring seamless delivery of customer’s requirements
• Provide thought leadership as HCB evolves its product delivery to meet changing market demands
• Participate with the executive team to continuously support new revenue growth requirements. Develop plans and strategies aligned with revenue goals and keeping pipeline ahead of projected target requirements.
• Develop and implement design and construction best practices; incorporate operating standards into security and operations practices.
• Identify process improvement and cost savings, evaluate, implement, and resolve as needed.
• Lead and be held accountable for the Design and Construction performance against plan
• Develop budgeting strategies in collaboration with sales, operations, and other executive requirements to align inventory availability with variance reports.
• Manage and positively influence key customer relationships, vendors, and partners in the design, build, procurement, commissioning, and turnover to operations ecosystem.
• Oversight and accountability for preparing, presenting, negotiating, and delivering to appropriately risk managed contractual obligations.
• Coordinate and plan supply chain activities, including management of major vendor relationships
• Contribute to short and long-term organizational planning and strategy as a member of the management team
• Interface and align with corporate and local operations personnel to ensure appropriate design of customer solutions and to guarantee the quality of service delivery
• Provide input into the annual budgeting and planning process for the organization’ budget
• Continually seek industry and market information to provide HCB with market intelligence necessary for successful business development and market growth.
• Evaluate solution alternatives to improve facility performance and cost structure

 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The MCPL is expected to be a data center subject matter expert, respected thought leader, and astute business executive. Executive characteristic and communication demands include –

• Explain via business case presentation the relevancy of information to executive and board level individuals
• Plan, organize, and implement major projects. Perceive and identify issues in advance of critical problems developing. Perform well under crisis management
• Negotiate effectively and command the respect of markets and vendors
• Understand and implement preventive and predictive maintenance procedures
• Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills required for understanding and evaluating complex problems, including analyzing, identifying, and selecting the best solution
• Strong understanding of data center design and how it impacts SLA agreements
• Financial acumen including the ability to create and understand budgets, financial analysis, and invoicing
• Able to prioritize work based on business and customer demands, articulate concepts and ideas to a non-technical audience, and lead customer-requested business reviews and audits

Experience and competency requirements include –

• 10+ years’ experience in construction management with at least 5 years specifically related to mission critical construction management
• Demonstrated track record of on time and budget project execution for substantially diverse and complex projects with blue chip customers.
• Leadership credentials in the data center market in the form of team building, accountability, thought leadership, practice growth, and reference ability.
• Expert in design characteristics, installation, and operation of all major infrastructure systems involved in both data center and base building operations including electrical, mechanical, life safety, controls and security.
• Responsible attitude, ability to take initiative and ownership and to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical product knowledge in electrical and mechanical systems, building systems (BIM), DCIM, controls, contracts, and project management.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and web hosted programs used in the construction industry
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture preferred. Demonstrated advanced and/or continuing education a plus

 

KEY QUALIFYING CRITERIA

Data Center Design & Construction – Demonstrated breadth and complexity of data center environments designed and built –

• Project list of data centers constructed. Ideally, the list reflects a breadth of topologies in terms of size, locations, complexities, and customers
• Track record of delivering product on schedule and budget
• Demonstrated command of the contracted theatre of engineers, contractors, suppliers, labor, safety, security, audit, and public / municipal authorities

Business Acumen – Growth oriented commercial disposition with innovative thought leadership and nuanced understanding of P&L, human capital leverage, resource allocation, and technology utilization leading to realized efficiencies and increasing profitability.

Financial Acumen – Keen understanding of program and budget management in order to deliver profitable projects leading to successful practice foundations in preparation for substantial growth.  

Executive Leadership – Demonstrated history of hiring and leading teams that consistently perform at or above plan. Demonstrated mentoring of personal and professional growth of team members who become experts in their craft.

Culture – Alignment of core values with HCB’s Purpose Statement to Build Great Buildings; Earn a Profit in the Process; Create a Sustainable Client Base; Develop Industry Leaders; & Operate a Great Company

 

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY WITH HARVEY-CLEARY BUILDERS? 

Charter – HCB has a remarkable track record of identifying, pursuing, and maturing sustainable construction practices. The Mission Critical Market meets and exceeds these growth criteria.

History – The MCPL will extend 65 years of precedent growing responsibly into sustainable new market sectors to either serve existing customers or capitalize on secular growth trends.  

Timing – Social and economic fundamentals driving digital infrastructure demand are unprecedented and forecasted to continue unabated for an unforeseen period.

Team – HCB’s executive leadership is comprised of the most credentialed, talented, and ambitious midsets who are eager to build on their remarkable success and credentials.

Culture – It’s rare to find a culture which more overtly states it’s pride in people and empowers them to become experts in their chosen field of endeavor.

 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The compensation package will be determined relative to the final candidate’s current circumstance and specific requirements. The package is expected to include a competitive base

salary, annual bonus based on achieving MBO’s, long term incentive compensation in the form of Partnership participation, and an extensive benefit program. HCB offers a full range of flexible benefit plans, paid time off and other perks to achieve work-life balance and stay productive.

Diversity and Inclusion – HCB is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and look forward to seeing the perspective and experience that you will bring to the team. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent that HCB employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.

We acknowledge and accept employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

 

SEARCH PROCESS

Following a thorough exchange of information relating to company information, resume, and key qualifying criteria, CFS Partners anticipates recommending a short list of candidates to Kevin Rogge, President, in mid January 2022. Finalists will meet with Kelly Hall, CEO; Joseph Cleary, Jr, COB; Scott Clarke, SVP Partner; and Jim McCurley, VP Partner. The selected finalist will be presented with a compelling and competitive financial and professional growth offer contingent on background check and thorough references.