Data Center Construction Director: Client-Facing Leader

Metric DCX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking a Project Director – Data Center Construction to lead multi-site data center programs in Texas and Iowa. You will drive delivery from preconstruction through commissioning, manage client relationships, and mentor field teams to maintain safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will oversee budgets, contracts, and risk at the portfolio level, coordinate with design partners and subcontractors, and promote continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction management experience, including data center or mission-critical projects.
• Experience with a general contractor or owner/operator responsible for large-scale delivery.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and strong client-management abilities.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for data center construction projects across full lifecycle.
• Serve as primary client-facing executive to ensure relationships and outcomes.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, contracts, and portfolio risk management.
• Guide project managers, superintendents, and field teams for consistency and quality.
• Coordinate with design partners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and building codes.
• Assist preconstruction with estimating and procurement strategies.
• Identify and resolve escalated issues, driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client management

Negotiation

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Job description

Metric DCX is seeking a Project Director – Data Center Construction to lead multi-site data center programs in Texas and Iowa. You will drive delivery from preconstruction through commissioning, manage client relationships, and mentor field teams to maintain safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will oversee budgets, contracts, and risk at the portfolio level, coordinate with design partners and subcontractors, and promote continuous improvement.