Senior Director of Construction - Data Center

Sr. Director - Data Center Construction Job Summary

Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced Sr. Director, Data Center Construction to join our Data Center team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of construction projects, directing an inter-disciplinary team of construction managers and contractors, and managing annual capital budgets and aggressive timelines. You will bridge the gap between high-level real estate strategy and hands‑on site execution to ensure all build‑outs are delivered on time while maintaining a 99.999% uptime standard.

• Lead Project & Team Execution: Supervise an inter-disciplinary project team of construction managers and contractors while facilitating critical design and construction meetings with external professionals and enterprise clients.
• Drive Financial & Procurement Control: Develop and manage detailed capital budgets and project schedules in cooperation with corporate finance, while deploying procurement strategies to manage bid processes, general contractors, and change orders.
• Manage Infrastructure Systems: Oversee the integrated testing and commissioning of complex mechanical, electrical, and IT systems, ensuring all workflows have rigorously reviewed Methods of Procedures (MOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure Compliance & Quality Assurance: Review building codes and NFPA standards to ensure a safe work environment, while auditing installed components to verify vendor scope completion and validate design documentation.

• Data Center Construction
  
  Experience:
  
  A minimum of 7 years of experience in the delivery of critical infrastructure construction projects and client‑facing roles within a corporate real estate or military setting.
• Budgetary & Commercial Expertise: Proven proficiency in real estate budgeting, accounting, contract negotiation, and multi‑tier vendor management under tight deadlines.
• Strategic Leadership & Influence: Strong cross‑functional navigation and communication skills to influence internal partners, resolve conflicts constructively, and build trusting relationships with executive clients.
• Education & Travel Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Business/Finance (Advanced degree strongly preferred) and the flexibility to travel up to 20%.

Total Rewards: Competitive compensation and total rewards packages aligned with your experience.

• Work‑Life Balance: Generous paid time off, holiday schedules, and remote/hybrid work flexibility depending on the role.
• Health & Well‑being: Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Growth & Culture: Meaningful opportunities for continuous learning within a highly inclusive, global workforce of over 26,000 individuals.

Reasonably expected salary range: $ - $

Category:
Real Estate & Facilities

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Requisition: J0104695