Our client is a fast-growing developer-operator building multiple AI/hyperscale campuses across Texas. They’re hiring a Director of Construction to own field delivery for 50–150 MW phases—tight schedules, clean quality, and predictable turn-over to Commissioning & Ops.
Role overview
You’ll run end-to-end construction for large, fast-track data center builds. That means steering GC/trades, protecting the critical path, and de-risking long-lead items while partnering closely with Power Delivery and Commissioning to hit IST/TCO dates.
What you’ll do
Own field execution from site prep to TCO across civil, structural, architectural, and full MEP.
Schedule & budget control: drive L1–L4 schedules, look-aheads, recovery plans, and cost exposure; enforce GMP/CO discipline.
Vendor/GC leadership: set expectations, remove constraints, and hold trades to safety, quality, manpower, and sequence.
Quality management: approve ITPs, mock-ups, inspections; close NCRs/punch fast; enforce redlines/as-builts hygiene.
Safety first: champion PTW/LOTO, lift plans, and high-risk activity controls; track leading/lagging indicators.
Interface management: align with Power Delivery (substation/MV) and Commissioning (L1–L5/IST) on readiness gates.
High-density readiness: coordinate liquid cooling (direct-to-chip/immersion) tie-ins, BMS/EPMS controls, and leak detection plans.
Change & risk: run weekly risk reviews, own CO/EOT negotiations, and maintain a clean issues/risk log with burn-down actions.
Reporting: publish exec-grade dashboards—critical path, earned progress, cost exposure, and key decisions needed.
What you’ve delivered
12+ years in mission-critical or large industrial builds; 3+ completed data center phases (≥40–80 MW each) from ground-break to TCO.
Proven leadership of GC/trades on fast-track builds; strong grasp of CM at Risk/GMP, COs, and claims avoidance.
Deep coordination across MEP systems (gens, MV switchgear/UPS, chillers/CRAH/CRAC) and controls (BMS/EPMS).
Comfortable partnering with Cx teams through L1–L5 and IST; understands turnover packages and readiness gates.
Tooling: P6 (or equivalent), Procore (or similar), BIM/VDC workflows; crisp written updates.
Nice to have
Substation/MV interface exposure and utility coordination.
Liquid-cooling program experience (DTC/immersion) and high-density hall sequencing.
Owner/developer background (not just GC) and multi-site/campus rollout experience.
Location & travel
Austin/Dallas base (hybrid). ~25–40% Texas travel across campuses, OEM factories, and utility meetings.
Compensation (guide)
$190k–$260k base + 20–35% bonus; full benefits and relocation support.