Director, Construction Data Center

Title : Director, Construction Data Center - Platform Delivery Salary : $240,000 + 20% Bonus + Benefits Responsibilities : Lead and Direct : Oversee day-to-day operations of construction projects and lead a team of 2-3 direct reports.

Strategic Direction : Provide long-term strategic guidance for large, complex construction projects, ensuring they meet or exceed company expectations.

Project Leadership : Guide and lead projects from ground-up construction to renovations, ensuring alignment with company standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Organize and lead cross-functional teams (design, procurement, operations, IT / Network, finance) to implement best practices in construction management.

Vendor Management : Manage and coordinate with 25+ external vendors (General Contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers).

Process Development : Develop and implement company and departmental processes and best practices. Contract Administration : Ensure effective contract management, including generating, reviewing, and monitoring prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other relevant documents.

Quality Assurance : Inspect work in progress and completed work to ensure adherence to quality, specification, and schedule requirements.

Relationship Building : Maintain strong relationships with internal and external team members, including staff, subcontractors, vendors, architects, and industry professionals.

Professional Development : Seek out training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. Talent Management : Assist in interviewing, hiring, training, and developing new and existing staff.

Subject Matter Expertise : Provide expertise in areas of responsibility. Reporting : Report status, successes, challenges, and plans of action to management and the company.

Metrics : Develop, manage, and be accountable for achieving key departmental metrics. Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, construction management, or a related field.

10+ years of progressive experience in successfully managing commercial construction projects or programs. Construction data center platform delivery experience is a must.

Strong working knowledge of building construction and project management processes at a global scale. Proven experience in designing and delivering data centers in various geographies in North America.

Track record in overseeing medium to large-scale data center construction projects with capital expenditure oversight of $100M+.

Ability to analyze and evaluate construction documents (drawings, specifications, contracts). Proficiency in CPM scheduling methods, construction cost estimating, proposal generation, document management, and contract administration.

Expertise in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and other industry computer applications. Exceptional leadership, communication, presentation, and team-building skills.

Demonstrated success in building and leading teams of construction professionals in multiple international regions. Excellent leadership and management skills, exceptional communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Ability to multi-task and work within a team in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Powered by JazzHR