Senior Director of Data Center Construction & Delivery

Prime Data Centers; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

401k match up to 4%

Fully paid benefits (medical, dental,

Job summary

Prime Data Centers in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior Director of Construction to lead data center projects from conception through commissioning across multiple regions.

You will own CAPEX budgets, drive schedule, cost, quality, and safety, build and mentor teams, coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Finance and Operations, and ensure compliance with OSHA and industry standards while delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 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 high-value, complex data center projects on time and within budget across multiple regions.
• Deep understanding of hyperscale and colocation data center 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.
• Own CAPEX budgets, forecasting, financial controls, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in client-facing activities and support customer engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Financial acumen

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Prime Data Centers in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior Director of Construction to lead data center projects from conception through commissioning across multiple regions.

You will own CAPEX budgets, drive schedule, cost, quality, and safety, build and mentor teams, coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Finance and Operations, and ensure compliance with OSHA and industry standards while delivering on time and within budget.