Head of Data Center Construction

Dataprana is a US digital infrastructure company headquartered in Miami, FL, specializing in data center development. With a 500 MW energized site pipeline across multiple U.S. states and an ambitious goal of 5 GW by 2030 , we build mid-scale data centers optimized for speed-to-market deployment — faster and leaner than traditional developers. Our focus: land and power acquisition, permitting, and rapid energization to meet explosive AI/GPUaaS demand.

About the Role

Dataprana is looking for a seasoned Head of Data Center Construction to drive the development of mission-critical infrastructure throughout the U.S. We require a professional with a proven track record of bringing AI or hyperscale facilities from initial permitting to final commissioning.

In this capacity, you will serve as the Owner’s Representative , orchestrating efforts across General Contractors, engineering teams, utilities, and AHJs to maintain rigorous safety, schedule, and quality benchmarks. You will play a vital role in establishing the supply chain and operational frameworks necessary to transform energized sites into high-performance, revenue-generating assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle: Manage projects from pre-construction through commissioning, including new design and build activities and the setup of operational acceptance requirements.
• Permitting & Pre-Studies: Manage permitting and pre-studies (environmental, ground, water, noise, connectivity).
• Power Connectivity: Oversee power connectivity and infrastructure.
• EPC Coordination: Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Contractor Management: Manage General Contractors and subcontractors.
• Schedule Oversight: Review schedules and monitor project progress.
• Budgeting & Cost Control: Track budgets, approve change orders, and create operational cost analyses and models.
• Operational Structure: Set up the operational management structure (teams, processes, and systems), including associated statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Client & Service Management: Set up the service and client management and engagement structure, including teams, processes, and systems.
• Authority Relationships: Coordinate with utilities and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Quality & Safety: Ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Risk Management: Identify project risks and drive resolution.
• Executive Reporting: Provide regular executive project updates.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience managing construction of mission-critical data centers; AI or HPC data center construction experience strongly preferred
• Experience delivering at least one complete data center from groundbreaking through commissioning
• Strong U.S. construction experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Required Experience

• Owner’s Representative or General Contractor experience
• Managing multiple subcontractors
• Budget management
• Cost controlChange order management
• RFI and submittal management
• Construction quality control
• Safety management
• Utility coordination
• Local permitting and inspection

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• Medium-voltage electrical distribution
• Transformers
• Switchgear
• UPS systems
• Mechanical cooling systems
• Chilled water systems
• CRAH/CRAC units
• BMS/EPMS
• Structured cabling
• Structural construction
• MEP systems

Preferred Experience

Candidates from companies such as:

• Equinix
• Digital Realty
• QTS
• Vantage Data Centers
• Aligned Data Centers
• CyrusOne
• Compass Datacenters
• EdgeCore
• Meta
• Google
• Microsoft
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Turner Construction (Mission Critical)
• DPR Construction
• Holder Construction
• HITT Contracting
• Primary Location: Texas – Galveston or Brazoria County preferred
• Work Arrangement: On-site / site-based, with presence required at active construction sites
• Travel Requirements: Travel to project sites across the United States as needed

Compensation

• Compensation: To be determined, commensurate with experience
• Unlimited PTO, subject to Company policy
• 6 days paid US holidays
• Professional training reimbursement

Dataprana is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity, equality, and inclusion in our employment practices and encourage candidates of any race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status to apply.