Data Center Construction Executive — Strategy & Delivery

Prime Data Centers; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 4%

Premium medical, dental, vision, life,

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Senior Director of Construction to lead end-to-end data center builds, from conception through commissioning, in collaboration with Sales, Operations, Acquisitions, and Engineering.

You will drive schedule, cost, quality, and safety while managing CAPEX budgets and a cross-functional team across multiple regions. The role emphasizes value engineering, sustainability, and stakeholder collaboration to meet corporate goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive construction experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing large-scale projects (data centers preferred).
• Proven track record delivering high-value, complex data center projects on time and within budget across multiple regions.
• Deep understanding of hyperscale and colocation data center construction requirements, including power, cooling, network, and security infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, critical infrastructure, and Tier-rated data center design and operations.
• Familiarity with construction codes, OSHA safety regulations, permitting processes, and environmental compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and manage CAPEX budgets exceeding $100M+.
• Experience implementing standardized construction processes, QA protocols, and risk management at scale.
• Strategic thinker able to align construction initiatives with business goals and market demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction delivery across all phases from planning to closeout.
• Oversee operations across multiple regions and concurrent projects.
• Drive schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance across the portfolio.
• Establish construction standards, processes, and best practices.
• Build and develop high-performing construction and project management teams.
• Manage resource allocation and project workloads across business units.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Own CAPEX budgets, forecasting, financial controls, and reporting.
• Support value engineering while maintaining operational sustainability.
• Partner with Finance and Development to optimize costs and schedules.
• Manage contractor, consultant, and vendor relationships; lead procurement and negotiations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Operations throughout the lifecycle.
• Participate in client-facing activities and support customer engagements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, permitting, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Lead commissioning activities and transition facilities to operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Safety culture

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Senior Director of Construction to lead end-to-end data center builds, from conception through commissioning, in collaboration with Sales, Operations, Acquisitions, and Engineering.

You will drive schedule, cost, quality, and safety while managing CAPEX budgets and a cross-functional team across multiple regions. The role emphasizes value engineering, sustainability, and stakeholder collaboration to meet corporate goals.