Project Director

Iris Energy; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

IREN in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data center and high-voltage infrastructure projects. You will own projects from late-stage development through commissioning and report to the Vice President Project Development and Delivery in a hybrid work setting.

You will manage budgets, contracts, and risk, coordinate across engineering, construction, and operations, and lead diverse teams while traveling up to 50% to site locations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or mission-critical projects.
• Proven track record leading complex construction projects (data centers, energy, or similar).
• Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, contracts, and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders across engineering, construction, and operations.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Travel approximately 50%.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of multi-million/billion-dollar projects from pre-construction through handover.
• Define and execute project strategy, including delivery model, contracting approach, and risk framework.
• Lead front-end engineering, constructability alignment, and scope optimization.
• Drive contractor and partner performance across EPC, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Establish and enforce best-in-class project controls, reporting, and governance.
• Maintain full accountability for schedule, cost, risk, and quality outcomes.
• Lead capital planning, forecasting, and disciplined cost management.
• Identify and execute opportunities to accelerate delivery and enhance project returns.
• Build, lead, and scale high-performing project teams aligned to growth pipeline.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for key stakeholders including utilities, authorities, and executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Construction management

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Engineering background

PMP certification

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time l Location: Fort Worth, TX l Department: Construction l Reporting to: Vice President Project Development and Delivery | Work Location Type: #hybrid

IRENis a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale datacenters and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform isunderpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power inrenewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.

Reporting to the VP of Project Development & Delivery, the Project Director is accountable for the successful delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data center and high-voltage infrastructure projects across Texas. This role owns projects from late-stage development through commissioning, with full responsibility for execution strategy, commercial outcomes, and operational readiness.

With100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and takepride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolvingapplications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progressisinvaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainablyand having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.

This is a high-impact leadership role requiring a commercially astute operator who can navigate complexity, lead multidisciplinary teams, and consistently deliver at scale.

Job requirements

• 10+ years’ experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or mission-critical projects
• Proven track record leading complex construction projects (data centers, energy, or similar)
• Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, contracts, and risk management
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders across engineering, construction, and operations
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Travel approximately 50%

Preferred

• Background in engineering or project management
• Experience with high-voltage infrastructure or data center builds
• PMP or equivalent certification

Job responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of multi-million/billion-dollar projects from pre-construction through handover
• Define and execute project strategy, including delivery model, contracting approach, and risk framework
• Lead front-end engineering, constructability alignment, and scope optimization
• Drive contractor and partner performance across EPC, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Establish and enforce best-in-class project controls, reporting, and governance
• Maintain full accountability for schedule, cost, risk, and quality outcomes
• Lead capital planning, forecasting, and disciplined cost management
• Identify and execute opportunities to accelerate delivery and enhance project returns
• Build, lead, and scale high-performing project teams aligned to growth pipeline
• Serve as the senior point of contact for key stakeholders including utilities, authorities, and executive leadership

At IREN, we offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes base salary, annual performance incentives, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through equity programs. These offerings are part of our broader total rewards package, thoughtfully designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success.

Compensation

• Actual compensation will bedeterminedbased on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
• Total Compensation packagemay beinclusive of short-term and long-term incentives.
• Relocation (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with theHigh-DeductibleHealth Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Financial wellness tools and resources

Time Off & Flexibility

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Growth & Development

• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
• Training and personal development opportunities

Lifestyle & Culture

• Company events and team-building activities

At IREN, we offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes base salary, annual performance incentives, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through equity programs. These offerings are part of our broader total rewards package, thoughtfully designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success.

Compensation

• Actual compensation will bedeterminedbased on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
• Total Compensation packagemay beinclusive of short-term and long-term incentives.
• Relocation (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with theHigh-DeductibleHealth Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Financial Well-Being

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Financial wellness tools and resources

Time Off & Flexibility

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements

Growth & Development

• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
• Training and personal development opportunities

Lifestyle & Culture

• Company events and team-building activities

We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!

IE US Operations Inc., the employingentityand proud member of the IREN group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation.

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