Senior Director, Data Center Construction

Cologix, Inc; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account options

Non-accrued PTO

Company paid holidays

401k Retirement Plan

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employee Discount Marketplace

Employee Recognition Platform

Job summary

Cologix, Inc seeks a Senior Director of Construction to oversee construction operations across multiple markets. You will lead teams, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive safety and quality in mission-critical data center projects.

The role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in data center construction, strong collaboration skills, and a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Domestic travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in construction project management, with at least 7 years in the mission-critical or data center industry.
• Proven leadership in managing complex, large-scale construction projects, with a focus on data centers or similar facilities.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to engage with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of construction activities across multiple data center projects, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality expectations are met.
• Mentor a team of external construction project managers and internal resources to foster collaboration across projects.
• Coordinate internal resources with supply chain management for owner-furnished equipment and timely procurement.
• Champion safety on jobsites and enforce safety plans and regulations.
• Support securing entitlements, including building permits and AHJ approvals.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to maintain schedules and milestones; balance multiple project drivers.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Budget control

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Cloud-based commissioning platforms

Financial management software

Job description

Cologix, Inc seeks a Senior Director of Construction to oversee construction operations across multiple markets. You will lead teams, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive safety and quality in mission-critical data center projects.

The role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in data center construction, strong collaboration skills, and a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Domestic travel is expected.