Director of Data Center Construction

Location:

Atlanta, GAAbout Switch At Switch, we dont just design, build and operate data centerswe are enabling the technology of the future. Led by Founder & CEO, Rob Roy, we believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence and the principle of karma. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world.

We believe that innovation isnt just about technologyits about the people, culture, and purpose that make it happen. Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves: to create the worlds most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity.

The Role:

Director of Data Center Construction As Director of Data Center Construction, you will lead regional construction execution across multiple Switch data center projects. You will be accountable for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to established quality standards.

You will lead construction managers and project teams, set regional priorities, allocate resources, and maintain consistent execution across active projects. This role partners closely with Program Management, Data Center Operations, Engineering, and other internal teams while overseeing contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other external partners.

Success in this role requires clear decision-making, disciplined project execution, early identification of risk, and consistent accountability across teams and projects.

What Youll Do Lead regional construction teams and managers across multiple active data center projects.

Set construction priorities, resource plans, execution strategies, and delivery timelines.

Own regional project performance across schedule, budget, safety, and quality.

Oversee the development and execution of construction plans, project scopes, schedules, and delivery requirements.

Manage project budgets, monitor spend, and adjust plans to maintain financial targets.

Review and approve contracts and commercial commitments with contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.

Ensure construction activities comply with applicable safety requirements, regulations, and Switch standards.

Establish and maintain consistent quality control processes across projects.

Identify construction, schedule, cost, and delivery risks early and ensure mitigation plans are implemented.

Resolve escalated issues that affect project delivery, safety, quality, cost, or performance.

Partner with Program Management, Data Center Operations, Engineering, and other internal teams to maintain alignment throughout project delivery.

Monitor contractor and vendor performance and address issues that affect project outcomes.

Communicate project status, risks, decisions, and outcomes clearly to senior leadership.

Drive consistent construction processes, standards, and execution practices across the region.

Develop construction managers and project leaders through clear expectations, feedback, coaching, and accountability.

What Were Looking For You make clear decisions and hold teams accountable for results.

You communicate directly and ensure critical information reaches the right stakeholders.

You maintain a strong focus on safety, planning, quality, and risk prevention.

You identify problems early and bring practical solutions.

You establish consistent standards across teams, projects, and locations.

You balance schedule, cost, quality, and operational requirements when making decisions.

You build trust through reliable follow-through and clear ownership.

You work effectively across internal teams, contractors, vendors, and senior leadership.

You develop managers and project leaders while maintaining accountability for performance.

What Youll Bring

Required Qualifications 5+ years of progressive construction…