Director – Data Center Construction

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Construction/Project Manager to lead hyperscale and colocation data center projects in the Houston area, coordinating across remote, client onsite, and Accenture facilities. You will drive lifecycle delivery, cost control, risk management, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of project management experience with data center deployments, CCM/PMP/CEM/CPMP certifications, and willingness to travel to work locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred, or 4+ years of related experience.
• 5+ years of senior level construction management or design management experience.
• 15+ years of project management experience.
• Minimum of two successful data center construction projects.
• Experience on projects under design and/or construction.
• Advanced certifications (CCM, PMP, CEM, CPMP) are a plus.
• Experience commissioning hyperscale and/or colocation data centers.
• Willingness to travel to work location.
• Commitment to sustainable and energy-efficient design practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify differentiating factors concerning approach, design, and constructability during the construction lifecycle.
• Ensure alignment between all project stakeholders.
• Manage overall project delivery.
• Manage the project budget through scope, schedule, cost control, change control, cashflow forecasting, risk management, and recovery strategies.
• Participate in continuous improvement plans.
• Maintain knowledge of Client's project processes, procedures, and policies and enforce their use and conformance.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the Client and representatives.
• Monitor training of project staff in coordination with the client and available programs.
• Promote positive staff morale, professionalism, and attitude and assist in resolving deficiencies.
• Maintain understanding of the Company/Owner contract and project correspondence and documentation.
• Work across remote, client onsite, and Accenture office or center locations.
• Participate in in-person collaboration, learning, and relationship-building.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Data Center Construction

Budget Management

Stakeholder Alignment

Relationship Building

Team Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Professionalism

Morale Promotion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred, OR additional four (4) years of related experience

Tools

CCM

PMP

CEM

CPMP

Job description

• Identify differentiating factors concerning approach, design, and constructability during the construction lifecycle
• Ensure alignment between all project stakeholders
• Manage overall project delivery
• Manage the project budget through scope management, schedule management, cost control, change control, cashflow forecasting, risk management, and recovery strategies
• Participate in continuous improvement plans
• Maintain knowledge of the Client's project processes, procedures, and policies and enforce their use and conformance
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the Client and representatives
• Monitor training of project staff in coordination with the client and available programs
• Promote positive staff morale, professionalism, and attitude and assist in resolving deficiencies
• Maintain understanding of the Company/Owner contract and project correspondence and documentation
• Work across remote, client onsite, and Accenture office or center locations
• Participate in in-person collaboration, learning, and relationship-building

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred, OR additional four (4) years of related experience
• 5+ years of senior level construction management or design management experience
• 15+ years of project management experience
• Minimum of two successful data center construction projects
• Experience on projects under design and/or construction
• Advanced certifications such as CCM, PMP, CEM, or CPMP are a plus
• Experience commissioning hyperscale and/or colocation data centers
• Flexibility to travel to the work location
• Commitment to sustainable and energy-efficient design practices

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management, construction management, and design management, with a strong focus on budget management, stakeholder alignment, and sustainable design practices. Proven ability to lead successful data center construction projects while fostering positive relationships and team morale.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Data Center Construction
• Budget Management
• Stakeholder Alignment

Hard Skills

• Scope Management
• Schedule Management
• Cost Control
• Change Control
• Cashflow Forecasting
• Risk Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Commissioning
• Sustainable Design Practices
• Construction Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

• Relationship Building
• Team Leadership
• Conflict Resolution
• Professionalism
• Morale Promotion

Certifications & Qualifications

• CCM
• PMP
• CEM
• CPMP

Industry Keywords

• Hyperscale Data Centers
• Colocation Data Centers
• Construction Processes
• Project Correspondence
• Client Engagement