Director of Data Center Construction

About This Role

This is a hands-on leadership role for a Director of Data Center Construction to build and run a construction program from the ground up for a fast-growing data center operator in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Build the company’s entire construction program—processes, tools, workflows, and standards
• Lead site development and vertical construction for Austin/Georgetown projects
• Own budgets, schedules, and performance metrics from early concept through commissioning
• Ensure projects deliver on time and under budget with a hands-on, field-driven approach
• Coordinate closely with executive leadership, operations, finance, and the investment team
• Lead contractor selection, RFPs, bid evaluations, and early design coordination
• Manage day-to-day site activity; maintain a heavy on-site presence in year one
• Build a lean and highly effective project delivery organization
• Hire and mentor PMs, engineers, and construction staff as growth accelerates
• Establish a culture of accountability, speed, and execution excellence

Requirements

• 15+ years of construction experience
• 5+ years in data center construction
• Full cradle-to-grave direct data center construction experience
• Currently working in the data center sector
• Proven ability to build processes and programs
• Hands-on builder mentality; thrives in startup or high-growth environments
• Experience delivering $250M+ mission-critical or industrial projects
• Ability to spend ~50–60% of time on-site in Austin/Georgetown

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction experience, with the last 5 years in data center construction

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits