Regional Data Center Construction Lead

Switch; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous benefits

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Director of Data Center Construction in the United States to lead regional execution across multiple data center projects. You will guide construction managers, set priorities, allocate resources, and ensure delivery on schedule, budget, and quality, while partnering with Program Management, Data Center Operations, and Engineering.

You will drive risk identification, establish standards, and mentor teams to maintain Switch’s high safety and quality standards across projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive construction leadership experience, including senior roles.
• Experience delivering data center or mission-critical projects.
• Experience leading teams across multiple sites or locations.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and vendor performance.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field teams and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional construction teams and managers across multiple active data center projects.
• Set construction priorities, resource plans, execution strategies, and delivery timelines.
• Own regional project performance across schedule, budget, safety, and quality.
• Oversee construction plans, scopes, schedules, and delivery requirements.
• Manage project budgets, monitor spend, and adjust plans to meet targets.
• Review and approve contracts and commercial commitments with contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure construction activities comply with safety requirements and Switch standards.
• Establish and maintain quality control processes across projects.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation plans.
• Resolve escalated issues affecting delivery, safety, quality, or cost.
• Coordinate with Program Management, Data Center Operations, Engineering, and internal teams.
• Monitor contractor and vendor performance and address issues.
• Communicate project status and decisions to senior leadership.
• Drive consistent construction processes and execution practices regionally.
• Develop construction managers and project leaders with clear expectations and feedback.

Skills

Construction leadership

Multi-project leadership

Budget management

Safety & QC

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Procore

CAD

BIM

Job description

Switch is seeking a Director of Data Center Construction in the United States to lead regional execution across multiple data center projects. You will guide construction managers, set priorities, allocate resources, and ensure delivery on schedule, budget, and quality, while partnering with Program Management, Data Center Operations, and Engineering.

You will drive risk identification, establish standards, and mentor teams to maintain Switch’s high safety and quality standards across projects.