Director of Construction (RME)

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Responsible Managing Employee (RME) for CSLB licensing (Class B)
• Support application, qualification, and maintenance of California contractor license
• Ensure compliance with all CSLB regulations, permitting, and inspection requirements
• Provide oversight of design, construction planning, and execution
• Review and validate construction methodologies, schedules, and budgets
• Establish and enforce construction standards and best practices
• Support evaluation and selection of general contractors and subcontractors
• Act as the internal authority on construction execution and field operations
• Advise executive leadership on risk, constructability, and delivery strategy
• Lead coordination with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors
• Identify and mitigate construction risks
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and compliance standards
• Support resolution of construction-related issues and disputes

Qualifications

• Required: 4+ years of verifiable construction experience within the last 10 years
• Experience in roles such as: Project Manager, Construction Manager, Superintendent, Field Engineer / Foreman
• Proven experience managing commercial, industrial, or data center projects
• Strong knowledge of California building codes, permitting, and inspection processes
• Ability to qualify as RME for CSLB Class B license
• PREFERRED: Experience with data center, semiconductor, or mission-critical facilities
• Background with top-tier general contractors (e.g., DPR, Turner, Devcon, Whiting-Turner)
• Experience in design-build or EPC environments
• Familiarity with large-scale infrastructure programs

Employment Requirements

• Must be a full-time W-2 employee of SK AX USA
• Must be actively involved in company operations and construction oversight
• Willingness to support CSLB application, examination, and compliance processes

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Performance bonus
• Sign-on bonus (if applicable)
• Long-term retention incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, insurance, etc.)

Strategic Impact

This role is not a typical construction position. It is a foundational leadership role that enables SK AX USA to:

• Enter the U.S. market as a licensed prime contractor
• Expand infrastructure and data center project execution capabilities
• Build a scalable construction and delivery platform in North America

Equal Employment Opportunity

SK AX USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Why Join SK AX USA?

• Work with cutting-edge server and cloud technologies in a global IT environment
• Collaborate with talented teams across international operations
• Contribute to large-scale infrastructure and digital transformation projects