Director of Construction

We are seeking a highly experienced and vision-driven Director of Construction to lead the site development, core & shell construction, and commissioning of our large-scale, hyperscale, and enterprise data center builds across US.

In this role, you will hold end-to-end accountability for execution across multiple concurrent multi-megawatt capital projects directing general contractors, engineering consultants, procurement pipelines, and owner’s representatives. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the rigorous quality standards required for high-density, mission-critical infrastructure

• hipLead multi-disciplinary construction teams across greenfield, brownfield, and campus data center developments from entitlement and pre-construction through commissioning (Level 1–5) and handoff to operatio
• ns.
  
  Oversee concurrent build programs ranging from core & shell construction to fit-outs with heavy electrical (MEP/HVAC, switch gear, generators, UPS systems) and cooling topologies (direct-to-chip, liquid, chiller
• s).Directly manage project budgets ranging from $100M to $1B+, maintaining strict financial oversight, cash flow forecasting, and value-engineering strategie
• es.
  
  Establish project milestones, critical path schedules (CPM), and risk mitigation plans to ensure on-time delivery in fast-track schedul

• ance Select, negotiate, and manage contracts (AIA, EPC, Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build) with General Contractors, Trade Partners, Engineering Firms, and Commissioning Age
• nts.
  
  Oversee Long-Lead Equipment (LLE) procurement strategies (transformers, generators, switch gear, chillers) to mitigate global supply chain exposure and ensure vendor alignment with build timeli
• les.
  
  Direct weekly constructability reviews, schedule updates, change order evaluations, and cost-to-complete analy

• iance
  
  Enforce zero-tolerance Safety (OSHA) and Environmental Compliance programs across all project s
• hare implement robust Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) frameworks tailored to mission-critical standards (TIA-942, Uptime Institute tier standa
• rds).Coordinate closely with local municipalities, utility providers (power, water, fiber), and regulatory agencies to secure permits, power interconnection agreements, and Certificates of Occupancy

• ration
  
  Partner with Acquisition, Design & Engineering, Power/Utilities, Leasing, and Operational teams to ensure seamless project han
• doffs.
  
  Serve as the primary operational liaison to executive leadership and key hyperscale tenants regarding construction progress, schedule milestones, and strategic

• perienceEd
  ucation:
  Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or related technical field (or equivalent field expe
• experience:
  Minimum 10–12+ years of commercial construction experience, with at least 5–7 years in a senior leadership role directly managing multi-megawatt data center or mission-critica
  l
• builds.
  
  Track record of successfully delivering large-scale data center projects (minimum 20MW+ single builds or multi-building ca
• mp

• edentials
  
  Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, BIM/Revit, B
• luebeam).Solid grasp of contract law, change order administration, and claim a
• voidance.
  
  Preferred Certif
  ications: PMP, OSHA 30, LEED AP, or Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP) / Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Speciali

• mpetencies
  
  Executive presence with strong oral and written communication skills to articulate risks and solutions to C-suite leadership and externa
• l tenants.
  
  Proven ability to negotiate high-value contracts and resolve site disputes ef
• ficiently.
  
  Ability to travel up to 30–50% (depending on project locations and active site deve