Director of Construction / Responsible Managing Employee (RME)Location: San Jose, CA
Company: SK AX USA
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced construction leader to serve as a
Responsible Managing Employee (RME) for our California contractor license (Class B - General Building Contractor).
This role is critical to enabling SK AX USA to expand its capability as a
prime contractor for large-scale infrastructure and mission-critical projects, including data center developments.
The ideal candidate will bring
hands-on construction experience, strong project leadership, and a deep understanding of California construction regulations, and will play a key role in both
license qualification and project execution governance.
Key Responsibilities• Contractor License & Compliance- 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
• Project Oversight & Execution Governance- 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
• Construction Leadership- 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
• Risk & Quality Management- Identify and mitigate construction risks
- Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and compliance standards
- Support resolution of construction-related issues and disputes
Qualifications• Required- Minimum 4+ years of verifiable construction experience within the last 10 years (CSLB requirement)
- 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 (CSLB requirement)
- 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 ImpactThis 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
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
• Ready to Join Us?If you're passionate about server infrastructure and want to grow your career in a global technology environment, we'd love to hear from you!
