Director, Data Center Development & Construction

Location: Dallas TX
Department: Data Centers
Employment Type: Full-Time In-Office

About the Role
Were seeking a visionary and execution-driven Director to manage the end-to-end development and construction of hyperscale data centers across the Dallas region. This role blends strategic real estate planning site development and construction oversight to deliver mission-critical infrastructure that powers global digital operations.

This individual embodies a strong ethical core and collaborative spirit and willbe responsible for managing complex development cyclesfrom site acquisition and entitlement through design permitting and construction. Knowledge in development and hands-on experience with ground-up data center construction is required for this position. Experience with mission-critical and/or large-scale industrial projects is a plus!

This role will report to the Managing Director with daily collaboration with other members of the Data Centers team.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Execution
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of data center development projects ensuring on-time on-budget delivery.
  • Defining project scope goals and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Developing detailed project plans including timelines resource allocation and risk assessments.
  • Manage the entitlement permitting regulatory approval process and construction processes for all data centers projects in the region.
  • Managing project schedules budgets and resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Monitoring project progress identifying potential issues and implementing corrective actions.
  • Manage external consultants contractors and vendors across architecture engineering and construction disciplines.
  • Managing internal tracking of all development financials including budgets costs and change orders.
  • Assisting in development of financials/procurement including reviewing and approving invoices developing RFPs reviewing proposals and change orders leveling proposal bids and conducting proponent interviews.
  • Manage design queries consultant coordination and design & construction documentation.
    
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with internal teams on capacity planning infrastructure design and operational readiness.
  • Align development timelines with business growth forecasts and global expansion strategies.
    
• Risk & Financial Management
  • Develop and manage project budgets forecasts and capital expenditure plans.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to land use construction delays and regulatory hurdles.
    

• 7-10 years of experience in commercial real estate development and construction with a focus on data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven success in leading large-scale construction projects ($100M) from concept to completion.
• Deep knowledge of real estate law permitting entitlements and construction management.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing external vendors and contractors.
• Exceptional leadership communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Bachelors degree in Real Estate Engineering Architecture or related field.
  

• Proven ability to lead large-scale hyperscale or colocation data center development and construction projects from concept through commissioning with strong command of scheduling budgeting and contractor oversight.
• Familiarity with LEED certification ESG frameworks and energy-efficient building systems.
• Strong grasp of capital planning cost control and ROI analysis for real estate investments.

• Entrepreneurial mindset and a results-driven approach.
• A big-picture person with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity the ability to quickly adapt to changes and navigate complex situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present effectively to investors partners and public stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently managing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Relentless drive for mastering the craft demonstrating a curiosity and commitment to deepening expertise in industrial real estate development.
• Ability to travel as needed for project site visits and meetings.

• Industry-leading developer with strong financial backing.
• Competitive compensation package including performance-based incentives.
• Collaborative high-performance culture that values innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.

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