Director of Data Center Construction

Own the Build. Own the Outcome. Own the Upside. Strong base salary, up to 75% bonus, and large equity stake! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Mark C. Johnson Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $750,000 - $1,250,000 per year A bit about us: This organization is building a hyperscale data center campus from the ground up—designed for speed, scale, and repeatability. With a long-term pipeline and fully integrated delivery model, the focus is on executing mission-critical infrastructure at a level of precision and consistency rarely achieved in the industry. Why join us? Elite Compensation: Top-of-market base salaries paired with strong annual bonus potential Massive Equity Upside: Meaningful ownership in a rapidly scaling platform—equity packages designed to be transformational $1M+ Earning Potential: Total compensation for top performers can exceed seven figures annually Best-in-Class Benefits: 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for employees (and competitive dependent coverage) Build Something That Matters: Be part of a platform being built from first principles—not maintaining legacy systems True Leadership Impact: Direct influence over how a multi-billion-dollar construction program is executed Long-Term Growth: Multi-phase campus development with sustained leadership opportunities Job Details The Director of Data Center Construction is the senior field execution leader responsible for delivering large-scale data center projects from mobilization through turnover. This role serves as the primary interface between ownership, the general contractor, and tenant leadership onsite—ensuring alignment on schedule, quality, safety, and cost across all active buildings. You will lead a team of project managers while holding contractors accountable for performance in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. What You’ll Own Full oversight of construction execution across multiple concurrent data center builds Direct management of GC relationships, performance, and accountability Leadership of onsite project management teams across shell, core, and site scopes Delivery against key milestones including structural completion, enclosure, MEP rough-in, and commissioning readiness Contract execution, including GMP administration, change orders, and payment approvals Real-time tracking of construction progress, productivity, and earned value metrics Resolution of field issues, design gaps, and coordination challenges without impacting schedule Enforcement of safety, quality, and inspection standards across all workstreams Seamless transition from preconstruction into active field execution Alignment of construction delivery with commissioning and operational readiness timelines A Modern Approach to Construction This role embraces a tech-enabled delivery model where data drives decisions: Use predictive analytics to anticipate delays, cost variances, and resource constraints Leverage AI tools to streamline RFIs, submittals, and field reporting workflows Implement real-time dashboards to track progress and performance across the campus Support integration of BIM and digital twin technologies into field operations Continuously improve execution through data insights and lessons learned across phases What You Bring 18+ years of construction leadership experience, including 10+ years in hyperscale, mission-critical, or large industrial builds Proven success leading field execution or acting as owner’s representative on large, complex programs Deep expertise in managing general contractors and large subcontractor workforces Strong command of GMP, EPC, and lump-sum contract structures Experience delivering multi-building programs with large onsite labor forces Advanced understanding of data center construction sequencing and systems Proficiency with construction scheduling (Primavera P6) and earned value tracking Demonstrated safety leadership on major job sites Exceptional ability to influence, align, and lead across a matrixed organization Preferred: Experience with top-tier hyperscale data center programs Familiarity with modular or prefabricated construction strategies Background in greenfield campus development Knowledge of Tier III/IV data center standards Experience scaling teams and processes in high-growth environments Work Environment: Fully onsite role in Amarillo, TX Active construction site presence required Travel to vendors and partner sites as needed Flexibility during critical milestones and commissioning phases Interested in hearing more? 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