Director, Construction - Data Centers

Hypertec Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Hypertec invites applications for a Director of Construction - Data Centers to lead the execution of hyperscale data center projects across multiple U.S. locations.

You will oversee mobilization, structural development, systems integration, and completion, while ensuring consistent practices, safety, and budgets are met. The role requires strong leadership to mentor site managers, manage contractors, and coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of direct experience building data centers.
• 10+ years of construction management experience on large-scale infrastructure or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience managing hyperscale or large enterprise data center construction projects with substantial capital budgets.
• Experience managing external general contractors and subcontractors.
• Experience leading construction teams across multiple project sites.
• Understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Frequent travel required to project sites across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and delivery of hyperscale data center construction projects across multiple U.S. locations.
• Oversee all phases of construction including mobilization, structural development, systems integration, and project completion.
• Ensure consistent construction practices, standards, and processes across all project sites.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Construction Site Managers responsible for day-to-day site operations.
• Provide direction, performance management, and support to ensure effective project execution.
• Establish clear reporting structures, accountability, and communication across construction teams.
• Manage and coordinate external general contractors, subcontractors, and construction partners.
• Ensure contractors meet contractual obligations, safety requirements, and project milestones.
• Conduct regular site reviews and construction meetings to monitor performance and progress.
• Drive projects to completion on schedule, budget, and scope.
• Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain detailed reporting on project status, milestones, costs, and timelines.
• Enforce the highest standards for construction quality, safety compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and industry best practices.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all construction sites.
• Work closely with internal teams including engineering, procurement, operations, and executive leadership.
• Provide regular progress updates and project reporting to the President of the division.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and final handover of completed facilities to operations teams.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Budgeting & scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Join a global company shaping the future with technology that drives lasting impact.

Hypertec is seeking a Director of Construction - Data Centers to join our Construction team in the United States. If you are motivated, collaborative, and aligned with our values, we would love to hear from you.

We believe that how we work is just as important as what we build. Our values reflect the mindset we bring to everything we do:

• Innovation
• Trust
• Entrepreneurship
• Customer Focus

What You’ll Be Contributing:

• Lead the execution and delivery of hyperscale data center construction projects across multiple U.S. locations;
• Oversee all phases of construction including mobilization, structural development, systems integration, and project completion;
• Ensure consistent construction practices, standards, and processes across all project sites.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Construction Site Managers responsible for day-to-day site operations;
• Provide direction, performance management, and support to ensure effective project execution;
• Establish clear reporting structures, accountability, and communication across construction teams.
• Manage and coordinate external general contractors, subcontractors, and construction partners;
• Ensure contractors meet contractual obligations, safety requirements, and project milestones;
• Conduct regular site reviews and construction meetings to monitor performance and progress.
• Drive projects to completion on schedule, budget, and scope;
• Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies;
• Maintain detailed reporting on project status, milestones, costs, and timelines.
• Enforce the highest standards for construction quality, safety compliance, and regulatory requirements;
• Ensure strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and industry best practices;
• Promote a strong safety culture across all construction sites.
• Work closely with internal teams including engineering, procurement, operations, and executive leadership;
• Provide regular progress updates and project reporting to the President of the division;
• Coordinate commissioning activities and final handover of completed facilities to operations teams.

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred;
• 5+ years of direct experience building data centers;
• 10+ years of construction management experience on large-scale infrastructure or mission-critical facilities;
• Proven experience managing hyperscale or large enterprise data center construction projects with substantial capital budgets;
• Demonstrated experience managing external general contractors and subcontractors;
• Experience leading and managing construction teams across multiple project sites.
• Expertise in large-scale construction project execution and delivery;
• Excellent leadership, contractor management, and stakeholder communication skills;
• Understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, and risk management;
• Frequent travel required to project sites across the United States.

Working Conditions:

The Construction Director position operates in a combination of office, field, and active construction site environments. This role routinely requires oversight of multiple construction projects and interaction with employees, contractors, vendors, clients, and regulatory agencies.

Working conditions may include:

• Travel frequently to construction sites across the United States.
• Frequent exposure to active construction sites, including uneven terrain, elevated work areas, confined spaces, noise, dust, vibration, moving mechanical equipment, and varying weather conditions.
• Exposure to outdoor environmental conditions including heat, cold, rain, wind, humidity, and sunlight.
• Occasional exposure to construction-related hazards including electrical systems, heavy machinery, power tools, and airborne particles.
• Work may occur in partially completed structures or areas under active construction.

What’s In it For You:

• Comprehensive benefit plan offerings, allowing our employees to tailor their benefits to fit their unique health needs and preferences. Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and EAP.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid Floater Days.

Immerse Yourself in the Hypertec Journey:

You think you are the right candidate for this role? We can’t wait to meet you! We look beyond the CV to discover real potential.

About Hypertec

Founded in 1984, Hypertec empowers innovators to push boundaries and lead their industries through transformative technology.

Through our five divisions - High Performance Compute & AI, Data Center Construction, Health, Custom Manufacturing, and Solutions Partner—we help clients turn complex challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth. Trusted by leaders in AI, financial services, media & entertainment, healthcare, and the public sector, we serve clients in over 80 countries.

Recognized globally for innovation and sustainability, including our revolutionary immersion-born servers, we continue to deliver technology that makes a lasting difference.

Learn more at www.hypertec.com

Hypertec is an equal opportunity employer.

Hypertec evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status or any other legally protected characteristic.