Director of Data Center Construction

Job Description

The Data Center Construction Director will be responsible for providing the strategy and optimization of the end-to-end construction process: from pre-construction (site selection studies, preliminary budgets and schedules, GC selection) to final construction and turnover. This role requires a blend of operational excellence, project management expertise, and strong leadership skills to ensure that the organization consistently meets and exceeds customer expectations while driving efficiency, quality, and innovation.

Responsibilities

* Responsible for the safe end-to-end delivery of global data center construction, including: site feasibility assessments; external approvals and infrastructure delivery (i.e. services and utilities); scope schedule and cost development.

* Create and implement process for GC, MEP and consultant selection, risk assessments, ongoing project oversight, project controls, etc.

* Provide EHS leadership in collaboration with other departmental leads and the Head of Global Data Center ESG.

* Plan for long-range team growth to include full-time and consulting needs, in alignment with company-identified timelines.

* Coordinate with regional construction managers to adapt global standards and processes to align with region-specific technical and cultural singularities.

* Solve supply chain constraints demonstrating creativity to buy and source in collaboration with Design and Operations peers.

* Collaborate with Design department to develop the Data Center design standards; provide cost, schedule and constructability reviews.

* Establish and manage project level and local operating budgets with relevant departmental leads.

* Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and improve delivery performance, including on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to ~~~ .

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Skills and Requirements

Skills & Experience

* Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

* Minimum 15 years' related experience

* Experience with direct management of construction operations

* Minimum 5 years' global data center experience

* Working knowledge of regulatory rules on a region, country, and global level

* Self-starter with superior analytical skills; a problem solver with an astute attention to detail

* Travel requirements: up to 30%, domestic and international * experience with technical due diligence during selection and asset acquisitions preferred null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to ~~~.