Director of Construction - Data Center

Job Summary

Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced Director of Construction – Data Center to lead delivery of construction projects, direct an inter‑disciplinary team, manage capital budgets, and ensure all build‑outs meet 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:
  
  minimum 7 years in the delivery of critical infrastructure construction projects and client‑facing roles within a corporate real estate or military setting.
• Budgetary & Commercial Expertise: 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: bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Business/Finance (advanced degree strongly preferred); flexibility to travel up to 20%.
• Must be a US Citizen.

• Total Rewards: competitive compensation and total rewards packages aligned with 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.

Iron Mountain is an equal‑opportunity employer. If you have a physical or mental disability that requires special accommodations, please send an email to accommod For more information about Equal Employment Opportunity, see the supplement.