Director of Construction (Data Center)

Tensorwave; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

HSA contributions

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Supplementary insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

In-office perks

Job summary

TensorWave is seeking a Director of Global Data Center Construction to lead our worldwide data center program, delivering AI infrastructure projects safely, on time, and within budget.

You will shape construction strategy, manage vendor relationships, and drive risk mitigation while upholding excellence and collaboration across teams. The role requires extensive experience in large-scale construction and hyperscale facilities.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience managing large-scale industrial or critical infrastructure construction programs.
• 7+ years in hyperscale data center or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven expertise in GMP contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global data center construction portfolio with multi-billion-dollar budget.
• Develop and execute program-level construction strategy with GC/EPCM and key vendors.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget and meet quality/technical standards.
• Establish QA/QC protocols and project reporting metrics.
• Collaborate with Site Acquisition, Design, and Sourcing to de-risk projects at executive level.

Skills

15+ years experience in large-scale or

7+ years hyperscale data centers

GMP contract negotiation

Education

B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

About TensorWave

Our mission is simple: deliver seamless, secure, reliable, and resilient AI compute at scale. We've built a versatile cloud platform that eliminates infrastructure barriers, empowering builders to focus on innovation instead of fighting their stack. Because breakthrough AI should move at the speed of ideas, not infrastructure.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Director of Global Data Center Construction to join our team during an exciting phase of growth. In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading our global data center construction program, overseeing the delivery of a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of AI infrastructure projects while ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll work closely with cross-functional partners to drive construction strategy, manage key vendor and contractor relationships, mitigate risk, and support business objectives while upholding our standards for excellence, collaboration, and impact.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the entire global data center construction portfolio, managing a multi-billion-dollar capital expenditure budget and delivery pipeline.
• Develop and execute the program-level construction strategy, including selection and management of general contractors (GCs), EPCM firms, and key vendor partners.
• Accountable for ensuring all projects are delivered on-time, within budget, and to the specified quality and technical standards required for AI compute operations.
• Establish program-wide construction risk management, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) protocols, and project reporting metrics.
• Collaborate with Site Acquisition, Design, and Sourcing teams to de-risk projects and resolve complex technical or contractual issues at an executive level.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience managing large-scale, complex industrial or critical infrastructure construction programs.
• 7+ years of experience in the hyperscale data center or mission‑critical facility sector.
• Proven expertise in large-scale contract negotiation (e.g., Guaranteed Maximum Price - GMP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.

What We Offer

• Stock Options
• 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for Employees
• Company Health Savings Account Contributions
• 100% paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance for Employees
• Life and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options
• Other Insurance Options, such as Pet & Legal Insurance
• Various Supplementary Health Benefits, such as discounted Virtual Healthcare Appointments and Serious Illness Support
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Other In-Office Perks

Equal Employment Opportunity

TensorWave is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

TensorWave provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Employment Eligibility

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Background Checks

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