Senior Director of Construction - Data Centers

Metric DCX; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus participation

Equity upside

Job summary

Metric DCX in Miami leads a rapidly scaling hyperscale data center portfolio across North America and seeks a Senior Director of Construction to drive end-to-end delivery and team leadership.

You will manage a broad ecosystem of GCs, subcontractors, and technical partners, overseeing budgets and project controls on multi-hundred-million-dollar programs, with a focus on safety, quality, and schedule performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of large-scale construction delivery experience.
• Proven track record managing $200M+ construction programs.
• Experience in owner/developer environments and fast-growth settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of active and pipeline hyperscale construction projects
• Lead, mentor, and develop an internal construction management team
• Support procurement strategy and manage GC/subcontractor relationships
• Partner with Real Estate, Development, and Engineering on pre-construction planning
• Implement project controls, reporting cadences, and risk mitigation frameworks
• Manage construction budgets across concurrent projects totaling $500M+
• Interface with AHJs, utilities, and permitting bodies to support approvals
• Ensure quality, safety, and schedule performance across all sites
• Support M&A diligence and greenfield site feasibility assessments as required

Skills

Construction leadership

Data center experience

Budget management

Stakeholder management

CM-at-risk

Design-build

Team leadership

Vendor/GC management

Regulatory interface

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/MEP or related field

Job description

Senior Director of Construction | Hyperscale Data Center Infrastructure

A rapidly scaling digital infrastructure company is hiring a Senior Director of Construction to drive end-to-end delivery across its growing hyperscale data center portfolio in North America. This is a compelling opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with real ownership, strong executive backing, and the resources to make an impact at scale.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the SVP of Construction, the Senior Director of Construction will manage the full construction lifecycle — from site readiness and contractor procurement through commissioning and turnover — across a portfolio of hyperscale and edge data center projects.

You will lead a team of construction managers, establish delivery standards, and drive accountability across a broad ecosystem of GCs, subcontractors, and technical partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end delivery of active and pipeline hyperscale construction projects
• Lead, mentor, and develop an internal construction management team
• Support procurement strategy and manage GC/subcontractor relationships
• Partner with Real Estate, Development, and Engineering on pre-construction planning
• Implement project controls, reporting cadences, and risk mitigation frameworks
• Manage construction budgets across concurrent projects totalling $500M+
• Interface with AHJs, utilities, and permitting bodies to support approvals
• Ensure quality, safety, and schedule performance across all active sites
• Support M&A diligence and greenfield site feasibility assessments as required

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 10+ years of large-scale construction delivery experience
• Deep expertise in mission-critical, data center, or advanced manufacturing construction
• Proven track record managing $200M+ construction programs
• Experience operating in a high-growth, owner/developer environment
• Strong understanding of design-build and CM-at-risk delivery models
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across geographiesStrong communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Background in civil, structural, MEP, or a related technical discipline preferred

WHY THIS ROLE

• The company is well-capitalised, growing aggressively, and operating at the intersection of AI and critical infrastructure.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus participation and equity upside.
• A unique opportunity to execute some of the country's most exciting and technically complex projects.
• You will be joining one of the fastest growing companies in the industry at a pivotal moment.
• One of the most financially rewarding data center delivery opportunities available at this level.