First Finish | A Shawmut Company · 1 day ago
Director, Critical Pursuits & Planning - Mission Critical
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expFirst Finish, a Shawmut Company, is a recognized leader in the construction industry known for its employee-owned culture and numerous awards. The Director of Critical Pursuits & Planning will lead strategic early-phase planning and high-value pursuits in the mission-critical market, guiding teams through strategy, feasibility, and execution readiness for complex data center projects.
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Responsibilities
Lead the Critical Pursuits & Planning function and guide early‑phase strategy for mission‑critical projects
Oversee project conceptualization, scope definition, schedule strategy, and risk positioning
Ensure smooth handoff from pursuit to execution across all disciplines
Build and strengthen relationships with hyperscale, enterprise, and colocation clients
Identify upcoming opportunities and position Shawmut effectively in the mission‑critical market
Support clients in early decision‑making around power, redundancy, cooling, and cost impacts
Direct feasibility assessments, conceptual budgets, and MEP strategy development
Evaluate risks, constructability, long‑lead items, and commissioning requirements
Ensure early‑phase planning aligns with client uptime and speed‑to‑market goals
Lead early procurement strategy for critical trades such as electrical, mechanical, and controls
Maintain a transparent, competitive process aligned with mission‑critical performance needs
Develop training programs supporting mission‑critical planning and MEP/commissioning fundamentals
Drive continuous improvement of planning tools, workflows, and best practices
Coach and mentor teams to elevate technical and strategic capabilities
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in mission‑critical, data center, or highly technical building environments, with emphasis on early‑phase planning, preconstruction, or pursuit strategy
Proven leadership of complex, cross‑functional planning efforts
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (required)
Deep understanding of MEP systems, redundancy planning, commissioning integration, and mission‑critical delivery requirements
Strong relationship‑building, communication, and executive‑level presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple pursuits in parallel and make sound strategic decisions
Commitment to cultivating inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Be an employee-owner!
401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.
Company
First Finish | A Shawmut Company
First Finish, LLC is the premier, full-service general contractor specializing in the successful delivery of fast-track hospitality renovations nationwide and in the Caribbean.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-11-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Bryan Higgins
Partner / Executive Vice President
Recent News
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2025-07-08
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