Senior Director, Mission-Critical Data Center Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k Plan

PTO

Holidays

Disability Insurance

Employee Discount

Recognition Platform

FSA

Job summary

Cologix is seeking a Senior Director of Construction to oversee all construction operations across multiple data center markets in the U.S. and Canada.

You will lead teams, manage budgets, schedules, and safety, and collaborate with design and commissioning groups to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery. The role requires 15+ years in construction PM, including 7+ years in mission-critical facilities, with domestic and Canada travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction-related field required.
• 15+ years in construction project management with 7+ years in mission-critical/data center.
• Proven leadership on large-scale projects with budget oversight.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Willingness to travel domestically and to Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of construction activities across multiple data center projects.
• Mentor external PMs and internal teams to drive performance.
• Coordinate with supply chain for owner-furnished equipment and resources.
• Uphold safety as the top priority on jobsites and ensure compliance.
• Secure entitlements, permits, and AHJ approvals where required.
• Develop and maintain project schedules with design and construction teams.
• Manage budgets, change orders, and monthly pay requests.
• Support turnover with commissioning teams and closeout documentation.
• Track costs and provide data-driven action plans for executives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder comms

Budgeting

Scheduling

Safety leadership

Vendor management

Project management software

Risk management

Travel readiness

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Cloud-based commissioning platforms

Financial management tools

Excel

Job description

Cologix is seeking a Senior Director of Construction to oversee all construction operations across multiple data center markets in the U.S. and Canada.

You will lead teams, manage budgets, schedules, and safety, and collaborate with design and commissioning groups to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery. The role requires 15+ years in construction PM, including 7+ years in mission-critical facilities, with domestic and Canada travel.