Senior Director, Data Center Development & Construction

Overwatch-Mission-Critical; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Overwatch Mission Critical seeks a Director of Data Center Development & Construction to lead entitlement, design, construction, and promotion of data center projects from Richmond, VA, with at least 25% travel to HQ and future sites.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, procurement, contract administration, and delivery performance across multiple projects. Strong leadership, regulatory interpretation, and experience with data center sustainability are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture/planning, business or related field.
• 10+ years of construction or development project management experience on mission-critical or technically complex commercial construction projects.
• Advanced knowledge of data center development, design, and construction principles and practices.
• Intermediate experience with financial models to understand project feasibility.
• Ability to interpret federal, state, and local ordinances, regulations and past approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center project development and project management through the entire project life cycle.
• Coordinate and manage consultant activity during entitlement and design development; commission reports and assess results.
• Prepare project business plans, including marketing strategy, budget, capital requirements and exit strategies.
• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets; negotiate contracts and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with laws and permits; interface with general contractors throughout all project phases.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture/planning, business or related field

Tools

Yardi

Primavera P6

Aconex

Job description

Overwatch Mission Critical seeks a Director of Data Center Development & Construction to lead entitlement, design, construction, and promotion of data center projects from Richmond, VA, with at least 25% travel to HQ and future sites.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, procurement, contract administration, and delivery performance across multiple projects. Strong leadership, regulatory interpretation, and experience with data center sustainability are essential.