Related Digital · 3 days ago
Director, Tenant Fit-Out (Data Centers)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expRelated Digital is a leading vertically integrated data center development and investment platform. This role involves overseeing all aspects of interior tenant improvements within data center facilities, ensuring successful planning, design, construction, and turnover of tenant spaces.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle of tenant fit-out projects from programming through design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and turnover
Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules and manage execution against these plans
Oversee day-to-day construction coordination, ensuring adherence to drawings, specifications, change control, and quality standards
Facilitate contractor RFI, submittal, and change order processes; negotiate and recommend approvals
Maintain weekly progress reporting, risk tracking, and schedule updates
Manage the design team through planning, design development, and construction document phases
Ensure tenant fit-out design aligns with base building infrastructure, critical MEP systems, and operational requirements
Coordinate closely with internal Engineering, Operations, IT, and Security teams to incorporate functional needs and technical standards
Review drawings for quality, systems integration, and cross-discipline coordination
Serve as primary point of contact with landlords and their GC/CMs for all tenant construction activities
Ensure base building turnover dates, utility capacities, MEP tie-in points, and access requirements align with tenant fit-out sequencing
Navigate lease requirements, TI allowances, and landlord approval processes
Conduct routine site walks to monitor safety, quality, and installation progress
Review and validate contractor scheduling, manpower plans, and phasing
Manage punch lists, commissioning coordination, and readiness milestones leading to Ready for Service (RFS) turnover
Develop and manage TI budgets, contingency allocation, cash flow, and cost tracking
Review and approve contractor invoices, GMP amendments, change orders, and pay applications
Ensure work stays within budget and cost drivers are proactively identified and addressed
Oversee final inspections, commissioning documentation, O&M handover, and closeout packages
Ensure all deliverables meet internal standards and requirements for Operations acceptance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
7+ years of relevant experience in construction management, tenant improvements, commercial interiors, or data center/ mission-critical environments
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, low-voltage, and security systems in technically complex facilities
Proven experience managing contractors, design teams, and fit-out scopes in occupied or high-constraint environments
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents
Demonstrated experience with budgeting, scheduling, cost control, and risk management
Exceptional communication and coordination skills across multi-disciplinary teams
Experience in data centers, mission-critical, or high-tech industrial environments
Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, or LEED
Experience delivering tenant spaces within leased facilities or build-to-suit arrangements
Familiarity with commissioning, RFS readiness, and turnover processes
Knowledge of industry-standard safety practices and construction QA/QC methodologies
Company
Related Digital
data center developer
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2026-01-04
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