Director of Construction

Storm4; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Storm4 is seeking a Director of Development & Construction to lead large-scale data center projects in the Dallas–Fort Worth region. The role oversees entitlement, design, construction, commissioning, and delivery with a hands-on, owner-side perspective.

The position requires 10+ years in data center development and a strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, and contract management. Hybrid work with site presence across the Dallas area is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience across data center development, construction, project delivery.
• Direct experience within the data center sector is required.
• Strong understanding of construction delivery, contract administration, budgeting, forecasting, and project controls.
• Exposure to permitting, entitlement, site selection, real estate development, or owner-side project delivery is highly desirable.
• Experience managing general contractors, consultants, utility providers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to lead projects involving complex power, utility, and MEP infrastructure requirements.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience influencing project financial performance and investment outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to operate effectively with executive leadership, external partners, and customer-facing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center projects through full development and construction lifecycle from entitlement through commissioning and turnover.
• Manage relationships with consultants, engineers, contractors, utilities, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate permitting, zoning, and entitlement activities to support project execution timelines.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, schedules, risk management, and overall project performance.
• Support business planning, financial analysis, capital planning, and feasibility assessments.
• Manage contractor procurement processes, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.

Skills

Data center development

Project delivery

Budgeting & forecasting

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate, Architecture, Business, or a related discipline

Job description

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing data center development platform backed by a well-established real estate investment and development organization. The business has expanded significantly in recent years and is actively developing hyperscale data center projects across multiple key U.S. markets.

The company is seeking a Director, Development & Construction to support the delivery of large-scale data center developments throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth region. This individual will serve as a key owner-side leader, overseeing projects from early-stage entitlement and development through design, construction, commissioning, and delivery.

The role is based in Irving, Texas, with a hybrid working schedule and regular presence at project sites throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead data center projects through the full development and construction lifecycle, from entitlement and design through commissioning and turnover
• Manage relationships with consultants, engineers, contractors, utilities, local authorities, and project stakeholders
• Coordinate permitting, zoning, and entitlement activities to support project execution timelines
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, schedules, risk management, and overall project performance
• Support business planning, financial analysis, capital planning, and project feasibility assessments
• Manage contractor procurement processes, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and commercial administration
• Provide oversight of construction execution, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, invoicing, quality control, and schedule management
• Partner closely with internal development, finance, legal, and executive leadership teams
• Drive accountability across project teams while ensuring delivery milestones are achieved safely, on time, and within budget
• Represent the ownership team in interactions with hyperscale customers, JV partners, municipalities, and external stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate, Architecture, Business, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of experience across data center development, construction, project delivery.
• Direct experience within the data center sector is required.
• Strong understanding of construction delivery, contract administration, budgeting, forecasting, and project controls
• Exposure to permitting, entitlement, site selection, real estate development, or owner-side project delivery is highly desirable
• Experience managing general contractors, consultants, utility providers, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Ability to lead projects involving complex power, utility, and MEP infrastructure requirements
• Strong commercial acumen with experience influencing project financial performance and investment outcomes
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to operate effectively with executive leadership, external partners, and customer-facing stakeholders