Regional Director, Data Center Construction

Switch; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of Karma

Flexible work options

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Director of Data Center Construction to lead regional construction execution across multiple data center projects. You will be accountable for delivering projects safely on schedule within budget and to established quality standards.

You will lead construction managers and project teams and set regional priorities. You will partner with Program Management, Data Center Operations and Engineering while overseeing contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and other external

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive construction leadership experience at senior levels (Construction Director / Senior PM / Project Executive).
• Experience delivering data center or mission critical infrastructure construction projects.

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 development and execution of construction plans, scopes, schedules and delivery requirements.
• Manage project budgets, monitor spend and adjust plans to meet financial targets.
• Review and approve contracts and commercial commitments with contractors, subcontractors, vendors and suppliers.
• Ensure construction activities comply with safety requirements, regulations and Switch standards.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation plans; resolve escalated issues.

Skills

Construction leadership

Stakeholder communication

Safety focus

Risk management

Multi-site coordination

Tools

Procore

CAD

BIM

Job description

Switch is seeking a Director of Data Center Construction to lead regional construction execution across multiple data center projects. You will be accountable for delivering projects safely on schedule within budget and to established quality standards.

You will lead construction managers and project teams and set regional priorities. You will partner with Program Management, Data Center Operations and Engineering while overseeing contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and other external