Data Center Market Director

Job Description

Job Description

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

The Market Director – Data Centers is a senior leadership role responsible for driving growth, client relationships, and delivery excellence within Stratus’ data center and mission-critical infrastructure market. This individual operates as a seller-doer, accountable for both revenue generation and successful execution of complex, high-value projects. The Director will lead multi-disciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle - from feasibility studies and design through construction administration and commissioning - while building Stratus’ presence as a trusted partner to hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of Stratus’ data center / mission-critical practice, including market strategy, client targeting, and client engagement.
• Identify, pursue, and win new business opportunities, lead proposals, interviews, and contract negotiations.
• Represent Stratus in industry forums, conferences, and client engagements to build brand presence.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define revenue targets, pipeline strategy, and market positioning.
• Provide oversight of data center project and programs.
• Drive performance across scope, schedule, budget, and quality on all data center projects.
• Establish fee strategies, staffing plans, and utilization targets across projects.
• Monitor project financials and intervene to mitigate risk and protect profitability.
• Build and lead high-performing data center design and project management teams.
• Mentor Project Managers and technical staff to develop next level leaders.
• Support recruiting and workforce planning aligned with market growth.
• Establish best practices for data center delivery, technical coordination, and client engagement.
• Provide leadership in data center design and construction practices, including:

• Electrical distribution systems (MV/LV, redundancy, resiliency)
• Mechanical systems (cooling plants, liquid cooling, airflow strategies)
• Site infrastructure and utility coordination

• Maintain awareness and develop strategic plans for emerging trends:

• AI / high-density compute
• Energy and sustainability strategies
• Modular and prefabricated
• Onsite generation

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, construction, or program management
• Proven experience delivering data center or mission-critical projects.
• Demonstrated success in client development and business growth.
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams and complex programs.

Preferred

• Experience with hyperscale data center clients and developers
• Professional certifications (PE, PMP, RA, ATD, CxA)
• Experience with central plant systems and high-density compute environments.

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.