Lambda · 1 month ago
Director of Construction - Data Center
San Francisco Office
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$253K/yr - $422K/yr
15+ years expLambda is a company that builds Gigawatt-scale AI Factories for Training and Inference. They are seeking a Director of Construction to own the full lifecycle of their AI-ready data center build program, managing construction strategy, budgets, and vendor relationships to deliver facilities on time and on budget.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingData CenterGPUMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Lead all phases of data center construction: site prep, utilities, core/shell, CSA/MEP systems, commissioning, substantial completion, deferred commissioning, and warranty resolution
Build and manage relationships with general contractors, EPCs, and subcontractors; oversee bids, contracts, and change orders, ensuring accountability
Partner with design engineering, operations, real estate, and supply chain to align builds with Lambda’s capacity roadmap
Coordinate with capacity, construction contractors, equipment suppliers and internal financing/accounting teams to ensure efficient use of capital in line with reported projections
Establish scalable standards for cost, schedule, safety, and quality across multiple programs
Report progress, risks, and financials directly to executive leadership
Push innovation in delivery models (modular builds, prefabrication, liquid cooling) to accelerate timelines and boost resiliency
Guide teams through troubleshooting and root-cause analysis during commissioning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering (or related)
15+ years of construction leadership, including hyperscale data centers or other mission-critical facilities, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
Deep understanding of constructability elements of CSA and MEP systems, high-density compute environments, and large-scale commissioning
General contractor and vendor management experience (RFPs, bidding, change orders, QA/QC, RFIs, submittals)
Proven track record delivering $100M+ construction projects with full budget accountability
Strong financial acumen and contract negotiation skills, with demonstrated ability to deliver projects on budget
Experience building and scaling high-performing teams; demonstrated success in talent attraction, development, and retention
Preferred
Proficient in enterprise construction tools (Procore, MS Project, Primavera, Bluebeam)
Familiarity with sustainable building practices and green certifications (LEED, ISO, etc.)
Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, CCM, or OSHA 30
Deep knowledge of construction codes, regulations, and permitting processes
Demonstrated ability to attract, develop, and scale high-performing teams
Strong cross-functional MEP system knowledge
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and Commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use
Company
Lambda
Lambda is a cloud-based platform that provides high-performance GPU hardware and cloud infrastructure for AI model training and inference.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.19BKey Investors
TWG GlobalJP MorganMacquarie Group
2025-11-18Series E· $1.5B
2025-08-19Debt Financing· $275M
2025-02-19Series D· $480M
Leadership Team
Stephen Balaban
Co-founder, CEO
Michael Balaban
Co-Founder / CTO
Recent News
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