Job Description

Director of Data Center Construction

We are seeking an experienced Director of Data Center Construction to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data center developments. This role provides end-to-end oversight of construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget while meeting high standards for quality, performance, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full lifecycle leadership for data center development projects, including design coordination, permitting, construction execution, and commissioning activities.
• Drive project delivery to meet schedule, budget, and performance objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, regulatory, environmental, and sustainability requirements.
• Lead procurement efforts for design consultants, contractors, and construction partners.
• Enforce technical, operational, and quality standards throughout design development, construction, and testing phases.
• Oversee on-site construction and technical activities, coordinating across internal teams and external partners.
• Support cost optimization and constructability reviews through participation in value engineering initiatives.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, and reporting to track progress and mitigate risk.
• Act as a key liaison with customers and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with contractual and technical requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to internal leadership and external partners.
• Collaborate with commercial and strategic teams to support customer onboarding and early project planning efforts.
• Provide support for real estate, leasing, and financing activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience delivering data center or other mission-critical construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale infrastructure or development projects in a senior or management capacity.
• Strong understanding of construction management, regulatory approvals, and site development processes.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel in support of project delivery.

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