Director of Hyperscale Data Center Construction

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

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.