Data Center Site Selection Director. Job in Dallas LilyLifestyle Jobs

Data Center Site Selection Director / VP - Dallas, TX This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission‑critical data center developer, wholesaler, and Colo provider. The company delivers turnkey data center solutions custom‑fit to client needs, ensuring reliability for many of the world’s largest organizations, including hyperscale and enterprise customers. The role offers career growth, exciting projects with cutting‑edge technology and innovation, and competitive salaries and benefits. Responsibilities Prepare and review the scope specified within the proposal to ensure it includes appropriate scope. Vetting of sites for brownfield, greenfield, facility expansion/retrofit, and M&A opportunities. Handle site acquisition process including zoning, power utilities, municipality concerns, and other regulations. Review labor rates and productivity to ensure compliance with contract specifications. Prepare and review material pricing, validate against references, and acquire material quotes when possible. Review pre‑purchased material or equipment and/or equipment rental rates against fair and reasonable pricing references. Review contractor mark‑ups to ensure correct rates and that mark‑up caps are not exceeded. Assist in sales strategy for proposals. Interface with Project Managers regarding project requirements. Participate in negotiation meetings with subcontractors. Develop cost estimates from engineering drawings; identify deficiencies and assist the project team with solutions. Prepare material take‑offs from contract documents and drawings. Prepare conceptual and cost study estimates from preliminary sketches. Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data for future estimates. Manage site selection and land acquisition process. Qualifications 5–12 years of experience in performing cost estimates, reviewing contractor’s price, and cost proposals for major engineering and construction projects. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent. Experience in site selection/land acquisition process is essential. Excellent communication skills to present information to executive team, operations, engineering, and finance. In‑depth knowledge of data center infrastructure and design highly preferred; complex commercial development experience required. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio). Experience with construction design/estimation software (Timberline, Bluebeam, Procore, P6). Travel required to new and existing markets is expected to be 50% and may increase over time. Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan. EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V #J-18808-Ljbffr