Senior Director, Data Center Construction & Delivery

Prime Data Centers; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (USD 210k–230k)

Performance bonuses

401k match up to 4%

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off + sick time

Job summary

Prime Data Centers seeks a Senior Director of Construction to lead end-to-end data center delivery from conception through commissioning across multiple regions. You will oversee planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout, partnering with Sales, Operations, Acquisitions, and Engineering to optimize cost, schedule, and reliability.

In this role you will build and guide high-performing teams, manage CAPEX budgets over $100M, enforce safety and quality standards, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive construction experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing large-scale, mission-critical projects (data centers preferred).
• Proven track record of delivering data center projects on time and within budget across multiple regions.
• Deep understanding of hyperscale and colocation construction requirements, including power, cooling, network, and security infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, critical infrastructure, and Tier-rated data center design and operations (e.g., Uptime Institute standards).
• Familiarity with construction codes, safety regulations (OSHA), permitting processes, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross-functional teams including project managers, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing CAPEX budgets exceeding $100M+.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction delivery across all phases including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Oversee construction operations across multiple regions and concurrent projects.
• Drive schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance across the project portfolio.
• Establish and implement construction standards, processes, and best practices.
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing construction and project management teams.
• Manage resource allocation and project workloads across multiple business units.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Own CAPEX budgets, forecasting, financial controls, and reporting.
• Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining operational sustainability.
• Partner with Finance and Development teams to optimize project costs and schedules.
• Manage contractor, consultant, and vendor relationships.
• Lead procurement, negotiations, and performance management activities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in client-facing activities and support customer engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Budgeting

CAPEX budgeting

Data center know-how

OSHA/compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Contractor management

Vendor management

Uptime / Tier standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Eng., Electrical/Mechanical Eng.

Job description

Prime Data Centers seeks a Senior Director of Construction to lead end-to-end data center delivery from conception through commissioning across multiple regions. You will oversee planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout, partnering with Sales, Operations, Acquisitions, and Engineering to optimize cost, schedule, and reliability.

In this role you will build and guide high-performing teams, manage CAPEX budgets over $100M, enforce safety and quality standards, and