Director of Construction

Position Overview:
The Director of Construction will lead the execution of large-scale mission-critical data center campus developments across the Austin TX region. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of construction delivery including site development core and shell and critical infrastructure systems (electrical and mechanical) ensuring projects are delivered safely on schedule within budget and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing hyperscale or large-scale data center construction projects and has a strong understanding of mission-critical systems construction sequencing contractor management and program execution at scale. This individual will partner closely with internal engineering development and operations teams while leading general contractors and trade partners across multiple concurrent builds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead regional team end-to-end construction execution of hyperscale data center campuses from site development through commissioning and turnover
• Manage general contractors subcontractors and vendors to ensure adherence to scope schedule and budget
• Onboard new Vendors and establish a pipeline of resources for your region.
• Oversee construction of mission-critical systems including MV/LV distribution generators UPS systems and mechanical cooling infrastructure
• Drive project scheduling sequencing and phasing across multi-building campus environments
• Enforce safety standards and promote a strong safety culture across all active job sites
• Partner with internal engineering and design teams to ensure constructability and alignment with Fleet standards
• Monitor project budgets forecasts and cost controls while identifying and mitigating risks
• Lead site meetings reporting cadence and executive-level updates on project progress
• Manage permitting inspections and regulatory compliance within local jurisdictions
• Oversee commissioning efforts to ensure systems meet performance and reliability requirements
• Resolve field issues design conflicts and schedule impacts in real time
• Support procurement strategy and contract negotiations with key vendors and contractors
• Build and lead high-performing construction teams across multiple projects
• Establish and maintain construction standards processes and best practices

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or related field
• 10 years of construction experience with at least 5 years leading large-scale or mission-critical projects
• Proven experience delivering data center industrial or large infrastructure construction projects
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems within mission-critical environments
• Experience managing large budgets and complex construction schedules
• Demonstrated ability to lead contractors and cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills with ability to interface with executives and external partners
• Strong stakeholder management across engineering development and operations teams
• Ability to analyze project performance track KPIs and drive improvements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with hyperscale data center developers operators or general contractors
• Familiarity with cloud provider infrastructure requirements (AWS Azure Google Cloud)
• Experience delivering large-scale campus environments (100MW projects)
• Professional certifications such as PMP CCM or PE
• Experience operating in fast-growth or multi-site environments

Self-directed leader with a track record of scaling construction operations and processes.

Executive presence with strong communication negotiation and decision-making skills.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and team development across large-scale construction programs
• Strategic thinking with ability to manage both high-level planning and detailed execution
• Adaptability in fast-paced high-growth environments
• Strong problem-solving skills in complex field conditions
• Clear and effective communication across all stakeholder levels
• Execution-driven mindset with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in active construction environments and office settings
• Travel required up to 50-75% across project sites

Expected Salary Range: $190000 - $225000 Base Salary Discretionary Bonus

Travel and Schedule:
This role requires regular travel and onsite presence at project sites around Austin and San Antonio metro areas in Texas.

Fleet Data Centers Employment:
Fleet Data Centers employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-covered medical dental and vision insurance a 401K program standard paid holidays and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organizations ongoing needs.

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