Director — Data Center Program Management (Owner's Rep)

CloudData; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CloudData is seeking a Director of Program Management to lead the company's Owner's Representative engagements on AI-ready data centers. The role involves overseeing design, construction, and vendor management while developing and maintaining program schedules and budgets.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in data center or mission-critical facility management, with knowledge of MEP systems. Key responsibilities include leading client handovers and producing program status reports.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in data center or mission-critical facility program management or construction management.
• Owner's Representative or Construction Management experience required.
• Deep knowledge of MEP systems: electrical distribution, UPS, generators, CRAC/CRAH, liquid cooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management on data center design and construction engagements.
• Manage A&E firms, general contractors, and commissioning agents on behalf of the client.
• Produce executive-grade program status reports and escalation protocols.

Skills

Data center program management

Owner's Representative experience

MEP systems knowledge

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

About the role

The Director of Program Management leads CloudData.Center's Owner's Representative engagements — providing independent oversight of design, construction, commissioning, and vendor management on behalf of clients building AI‑ready data centers.

What you will do

• Lead program management on data center design and construction engagements as Owner's Representative
• Manage A&E firms, general contractors, MEP engineers, and commissioning agents on behalf of the client
• Develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, risk registers, and quality control frameworks
• Chair design reviews, construction progress meetings, and commissioning sessions
• Manage long‑lead procurement of critical path equipment (UPS, switchgear, cooling, generators)
• Produce executive‑grade program status reports and escalation protocols
• Coordinate with utility providers, municipalities, and regulatory bodies
• Lead acceptance testing and client handover at commissioning

What we need

• 12+ years in data center or mission‑critical facility program management or construction management
• Owner's Representative or Construction Management experience required
• Deep knowledge of MEP systems: electrical distribution, UPS, generators, CRAC/CRAH, liquid cooling
• PMP or equivalent certification strongly preferred

Nice to have

• Uptime Institute ATD credential
• Experience with hyperscale or AI data center builds
• Middle East construction and regulatory experience