Director of Construction

Colovore; Estados Unidos; Presencial; MXN 1,739,000 - 2,436,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology infrastructure company in Mexico is seeking a Head of Construction to manage large-scale data center development projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of construction management experience, particularly in mission-critical facilities. The role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to coordinate with various teams to ensure successful project delivery. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including unlimited PTO and professional development opportunities.

Servicios

Competitive compensation with opportunities for growth

Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) plan with company participation

Formación

• 10+ years of progressive construction management experience.
• Successful track record managing large construction programs (50MW+ preferred).
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, power distribution, cooling technologies, and commissioning.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of data center projects.
• Manage contractor selection, bid evaluations, and vendor performance.
• Drive project schedules, monitor progress, and resolve blockers.

Conocimientos

Construction Leadership

Project Execution

Technical Knowledge

Vendor & Contract Management

Problem Solving & Risk Management

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Overview

About The Organization Colovore is the leader in ultra-high-density, liquid-cooled AI colocation data centers for the deployment of AI inference, SuperPod, and AI factory applications and solutions. With facilities featuring power densities of 17-500+ kilowatts per cabinet, we are expanding quickly and building a national footprint of modern, hyper-efficient, high-density data centers to serve F500 enterprises and startups. The company was acquired by King Street in 2024, who provides real estate development expertise and secured $925 million funding to accelerate its national expansion. Join our team and play a critical role as we scale for rapid growth. You can be a game-changer at Colovore.

Role Overview The Head of Construction will manage the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale data center development projects across multiple regions. Reporting to the Vice President of Construction, this leader will oversee day-to-day project delivery from pre-development through commissioning, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to Colovore’s quality and safety standards. This role requires experience delivering mission-critical facilities, strong cross-functional coordination skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders. The Head of Construction will play a key role in supporting Colovore’s continued growth as a self-developing data center owner/operator.

Key Responsibilities

• Construction Execution & Project Leadership: Oversee end-to-end delivery of data center projects, from site diligence through turnover to operations.
• Construction Execution & Project Leadership: Manage contractor selection, bid evaluations, contract structures, and ongoing vendor performance.
• Construction Execution & Project Leadership: Drive project schedules, monitor progress, and resolve blockers to maintain milestones.
• Construction Execution & Project Leadership: Ensure adherence to budgets, specifications, commissioning requirements, and safety standards.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with Real Estate, Design, Operations, and Finance to ensure alignment across project phases.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Support pre-construction planning including estimating, budgeting, scope alignment, and constructability reviews.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Facilitate smooth handoff to Data Center Operations upon project completion.
• Team & Vendor Management: Provide direction, coaching, and development for project managers and site construction teams.
• Team & Vendor Management: Cultivate strong relationships with GCs, EPCs, design partners, and key equipment suppliers.
• Team & Vendor Management: Support negotiation and management of major vendor contracts to drive cost efficiency and reliability.
• Financial & Risk Oversight: Support CapEx tracking, cost forecasting, and schedule reporting.
• Financial & Risk Oversight: Identify and escalate risks related to schedule delays, supply chain constraints, cost escalations, and permitting.
• Financial & Risk Oversight: Monitor compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and corporate policies.
• Process Improvement & Innovation: Apply modular, prefabrication, and modern construction practices to reduce cost and time-to-market.
• Process Improvement & Innovation: Recommend improvements to construction standards, workflows, and vendor performance management.
• Process Improvement & Innovation: Support sustainability and ESG priorities including energy efficiency, low-impact materials, and resource conservation.
• Key Skills: Construction Leadership: Able to lead, coordinate, and motivate on-site and cross-functional teams.
• Key Skills: Project Execution: Skilled in scheduling, budgeting, contractor oversight, and milestone management.
• Key Skills: Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of data center MEP systems and critical infrastructure.
• Key Skills: Vendor & Contract Management: Experienced with complex contractor negotiations and performance management.
• Key Skills: Problem Solving & Risk Management: Proactive in identifying issues and driving solutions.
• Key Skills: Communication: Clear communicator with stakeholders ranging from field teams to executives.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of progressive construction management experience, with 5+ years delivering mission-critical or data center projects.
• Successful track record managing large construction programs (50MW+ preferred).
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, power distribution, cooling technologies, and commissioning.
• Experience working with general contractors, EPC firms, and equipment suppliers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certifications (PMP, PE, LEED AP) beneficial but not required.

What Success Looks Like

• Projects consistently delivered on schedule, within approved budgets, and at defined quality and safety standards.
• Well-organized and efficient project workflows that scale across multiple markets.
• Strong, collaborative vendor and internal relationships that support predictable project outcomes.
• Repeatable construction processes that reduce delivery risk and support ongoing expansion.
• Visible contributions to sustainability and operational efficiency goals.

Why You’ll Love Working at Colovore

Benefits At Colovore, we believe great work happens when people feel supported, trusted, and empowered. We offer a competitive and thoughtful benefits package designed to support your health, growth, and life outside of work, including:

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) to support flexibility, rest, and work-life balance
• Paid holidays and company-wide recharge days
• 401(k) plan with company participation
• Professional development opportunities and learning support
• Collaborative, inclusive culture where your work makes a real impact

If you’re excited to build meaningful infrastructure, solve complex challenges, and grow with a team that values both performance and people, we’d love to hear from you.