Field Operations Director - Data Centers

Metric DCX; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Executive career path

Job summary

Metric DCX in the United States seeks a Field Operations Executive to oversee ground-up data center builds across the country, with travel as a core part of the role.

You will direct site execution, coordinate multi-discipline teams, and drive safety, quality and on-time delivery from groundbreaking through completion, leveraging 20+ years of GC leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 20+ years of experience with general contractors managing large-scale projects.
• Minimum 5 years leading and supervising field teams.
• Proven success delivering data center projects valued at $100M+.
• Expert-level knowledge of MEP and Commissioning.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings, specifications, and multi-discipline technical documents.

Responsibilities

• You will act as the primary authority for field execution on large-scale data center projects. This includes directing all trade activity, leading senior field personnel, ensuring sequencing aligns with the master schedule, and driving a zero-incident culture.
• You will resolve real-time issues, maintain operational flow, and support the successful delivery of complex projects.
• Plan and sequence workflow across all relevant trades to maintain project momentum.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Skills

Field Operations

Leadership

Safety management

MEP knowledge

Commissioning

Drawing interpretation

Budget management

Project coordination

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Field Operations Executive - Data Centers

Location: US-Based (Travelling)

Sector: Mission Critical / Data Centers

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

Our client is a national builder delivering large-scale mission-critical projects across the U.S. As they expand their data center portfolio, they’re seeking a proven Field / Site Operations Executive to oversee ground-up data center builds.

The Role

The Field Operations Executive will take ownership of several projects from full-site execution, overseeing all scopes and trades, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and driving safety and quality from ground-breaking through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• You will act as the primary authority for field execution on large-scale data center projects. This includes directing all trade activity, leading senior field personnel, ensuring sequencing aligns with the master schedule, and driving a zero-incident culture.
• You will resolve real-time issues, maintain operational flow, and support the successful delivery of complex projects.
• Plan and sequence workflow across all relevant trades to maintain project momentum.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 20+ years of experience with general contractors managing large-scale projects.
• Minimum 5 years leading and supervising field teams.
• Proven success delivering data center projects valued at $100M+.
• Expert-level knowledge of MEP and Commissioning.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings, specifications, and multi-discipline technical documents.

Compensation, Benefits, and Career Progression:

• Competitive salary, lucrative bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
• Strong short-term and long-term incentives.
• Clear path to an executive position at the company.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact projects for a respected national builder.