Job Description
The Project Director is responsible for leading the successful delivery of large-scale hyperscale data center campuses, overseeing project execution, stakeholder coordination, safety, and team leadership to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality infrastructure development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of hyperscale data center campuses, ensuring schedule, cost, safety, and quality targets are met.
- Coordinate and align cross-functional teams across development, design, construction, and operations.
- Foster strong partnerships with contractors, trade partners, utilities, and stakeholders to facilitate seamless project execution.
- Develop phased deployment strategies and align construction sequencing with utility and customer timelines.
- Lead large field teams, promoting collaboration, site logistics, and continuous process optimization.
- Manage commercial contract strategies, including negotiations, change management, and dispute resolution.
- Oversee integrated design and preconstruction efforts focusing on constructability and standardization.
- Coordinate procurement strategies, engaging vendors early and mitigating supply chain risks.
- Lead commissioning and turnover processes to ensure operational readiness and customer satisfaction.
- Champion safety culture, facilitate risk management, and conduct program-level risk workshops.
- Engage with stakeholders, including executives, customers, utilities, and regulators, to communicate project status and build relationships.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
- 10 years of progressive experience managing data centers, or other large-scale capital construction projects
- 12-15 years of professional experience in related fields
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing multiple complex projects and EPC contractors simultaneously
- Strong financial acumen with expertise in capital budgeting, forecasting, and contract management
- Experience in multi-prime, design-build, or alternative procurement delivery models preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Primavera P6, MS Project, Monday.com, Procore, or similar project management tools
- Deep understanding of CSA and MEP construction management principles
- Experience interfacing with utilities, permitting authorities, lenders, and independent engineers
- Ability to travel 25-50% as needed
- Location preference in California, Texas, or Ohio
Benefits & Perks
Base salary range of $190,000 - $240,000
Discretionary annual bonus
Long-term incentive plan
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and dependents
401(k) plan with company match
Generous paid time off including 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks paid parental leave
Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, and Transit
Parking with company contributions
Flexible work arrangements including hybrid office setup
Monthly reimbursement for phone and internet data
Optional legal pet insurance plans
Device purchase support
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