Director, Data Center Facilities Development

Key Responsibilities

• Review and understand complex data center construction projects that are being constructed by colocation lease providers.
• Analyze the projects for risk profiles and work with colocation providers to mitigate.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term standards and strategies for data center colocation construction projects delivery certainty to align with organizational goals.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of project managers, engineers, and construction professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Project Oversight: Lead and manage the construction oversight efforts of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Schedule Management: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, coordinating with colocation providers to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Risk Evaluation: Analyze projects independently to evaluate the risk profiles associated with timely delivery, address gaps in risk identification and mitigation and inform the business of associated potential impacts.
• Tenant Fit Out Integration: Work closely throughout design, construction, and commissioning to fully coordinate and integrate the tenant fit out projects with the teams leading these efforts.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards.
• Design Coordination: Collaborate with design teams to ensure that construction activities align with the approved design plans and specifications.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers, facilitating clear and effective communication.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Compliance: Ensure all construction activities comply with relevant regulations, codes, and standards.
• Provide ongoing colocation Provider evaluation input for continuous improvement
• Regular project visits to ensure schedule, coordination, and quality will be required throughout the life of the project on a regular basis.
• Innovation and Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating innovative solutions to enhance data center performance and sustainability.
• Attend meetings held in various time zones to support live engagement and support of international projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in large scale construction project leadership, with a focus on data center or colocation infrastructure either for a general contractor, colocation provider, or hyperscaler.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, quality control, and design coordination.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Onsite role in Abilene, TX or ability to travel.