Data Center Project Director

Project Director

We're seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the development and delivery of large-scale mission-critical and infrastructure projects.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing projects from pre-development and design through construction, commissioning, and handover. The Project Director will ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the successful delivery of large-scale capital projects.
• Direct all phases of project execution, from planning and pre-construction through commissioning and operational handover.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including development, design, engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasting, risk mitigation, and executive reporting.
• Oversee contractor, consultant, and vendor performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive safety, quality, and compliance standards across all project activities.
• Coordinate design development, procurement, construction execution, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Manage utility, permitting, regulatory, and jurisdictional interfaces to support project delivery.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract administration, procurement strategies, and change management processes.
• Establish governance structures and reporting frameworks to ensure project transparency and accountability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, utility providers, and external partners.
• Ensure successful delivery across multiple concurrent projects and geographically dispersed sites.

What We're Looking For

• 15 years of experience leading large-scale construction, infrastructure, mission-critical, industrial, or development projects.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex capital projects from concept through completion.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery, construction management, project controls, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and external delivery partners.
• Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, contracting, procurement, and financial oversight.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive project outcomes.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.

Preferred Experience

• Data center, mission-critical, industrial, energy, utility, or large-scale infrastructure developments.
• Experience delivering projects in complex, fast-paced, multi-site environments.
• Familiarity with EPC, CMAR, Design-Build, or other alternative delivery models.
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure, power systems, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• PMP, CCM, PE, MBA, or other relevant professional certifications.