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Serverfarm · 3 weeks ago

Director, Data Center Construction

ATL2

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $250K/yr

7+ years exp

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers, recently acquired by Manulife Investment Management to accelerate its expansion. The Director of Data Center Construction will oversee development activities for projects, ensuring they are delivered on-time and on-budget while maintaining operational standards.

Information Technology

Responsibilities

Ownership of development activities for specific projects located in North America which include, but are not limited to the design, entitlements, permitting, construction, and commissioning for specific projects

Ensure that projects are delivered on-time and on-budget without adversely affecting existing operations

Work with the SF Operations to ensure standards, designs and built projects meet operational requirements

Assembling and conducting tenders for design and construction services

Participate in major incident resolutions in region

Responsibility for ensuring standards are adhered to in the design, implementation, and testing phases for given projects

Oversee onsite technical and construction related activities

Participate in value engineering process

Manage OFCI and strategic supply chain throughout project construction

Maintain documentation to track and report the progress of the project

Interface directly with customer representatives to ensure compliance with agreed requirements

Communicate project updates internally and externally

Assist the sales team and strategy teams by interfacing with customers during the onboarding process

Assist in lease negotiation and securing project financing

Qualification

Data center constructionProject managementLeadership experienceStakeholder engagementRegulatory processesAnalytical mindsetStrategic thinkingCommunication skills

Required

7+ years extensive experience in data center construction or a related field, with a focus on project management, site selection, and regulatory processes

Previous experience in senior management or leadership positions, ideally with direct oversight of development projects

Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage large-scale projects from conception to completion

Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and vendor management

Strategic thinker with an analytical mindset focused on implementing long-term strategies for land development