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Phillips Infrastructure · 6 hours ago

Director of Mission Critical Infrastructure

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Phillips Infrastructure is seeking a Director of Mission Critical Infrastructure to lead strategy and management of site development for mission critical data centers and other facilities. The role requires deep technical expertise in civil infrastructure, utility coordination, and large-scale construction oversight, while providing leadership and ensuring project delivery.

Civil EngineeringConstructionService Industry

Hiring Manager

Emily Sprous

Responsibilities

Lead strategy, assemble market intelligence and develop a high performing team to expand Phillips’s capabilities to deliver large turnkey site development solutions for mission critical data centers, domestic manufacturing, e-infrastructure and power generation

Support multiple field leadership teams in the execution of site development activities including excavation, grading, foundations, stormwater systems, underground utility installation (power, water, sewer, fiber), and roadways

Collaborate with developers, civil engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and utility providers to ensure accurate design execution and timely project delivery

Oversee site-specific budgets, schedules, procurement, and risk mitigation from pre-construction through handover

Provide on-site leadership and enforce Phillips’s integrity, safety, quality, and production protocols, particularly in environments with live systems or phased commissioning

Establish and uphold documentation standards by monitoring accuracy and completeness of progress reports, change logs, compliance records, and turnover materials

Partner with development, pre-construction and operations teams to evaluate early-phase feasibility studies, site assessments, and due diligence for new opportunities

Qualification

Civil EngineeringInfrastructure ConstructionUtility CoordinationProject ManagementConstruction SchedulingCost ManagementSafety TrainingLeadershipCommunicationConflict Resolution

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master's preferred)

10+ years of experience in infrastructure or civil construction with at least 5 years in mission critical environments (data centers, manufacturing facilities, e-infrastructure, power generation, etc.)

Proven ability to manage large-scale, fast-track projects with complex site logistics and multiple stakeholders

Deep knowledge of utility coordination, entitlements, permitting, and civil site design integration

Exceptional leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills

Strong background in project controls, cost management, and construction scheduling (Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar)

Experience managing teams on-site, including subcontractors, inspectors, and third-party consultants