Director of Construction - Data Centers

Director of Construction - Data Center Delivery

Location: Miami, FL (Brickell) - office-based with regular site presence
Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

We're working with a high-growth digital infrastructure platform delivering large-scale, AI-ready data center campuses backed by serious capital and long-term commitments. They're looking to bring on a Director of Construction to take full delivery ownership of a ground‑up data center build - from early works through commissioning and handover.

This is a true owner-side execution role. You will be the day-to-day accountable lead on your project, owning schedule, cost, safety, quality, and the relationship with the prime contractor. You'll have support from junior team members (analyst/associate level), but this is a hands-on role for someone who wants to run the build, not manage from a distance.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Project Delivery & Ownership

• Lead a large, mission-critical data center project end-to-end, from groundbreaking through commissioning and turnover.
• Own delivery outcomes across schedule, budget, safety, quality, and operational readiness.
• Act as the primary owner-side representative on site and with the GC.

Construction Lifecycle Management

• Manage all phases of construction delivery: planning, design coordination, permitting interface, mobilisation, vertical build, commissioning, and closeout.
• Ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction into field execution with clear scopes, drawings, and site alignment.
• Maintain focus on reliability, scalability, and build quality required for high-density environments.

Execution Excellence

• Implement standardised processes, reporting cadence, and site governance to drive predictable delivery.
• Own change order management across internal stakeholders, subcontractors, and the prime contractor.
• Identify opportunities to improve constructability, schedule performance, and cost efficiency.

Contractor & Vendor Management

• Support GC selection and lead day-to-day performance management throughout the build.
• Work closely with legal and finance on AIA-style contracts, change events, claims, and commercial negotiations.
• Hold contractors and vendors accountable to scope, schedule, safety, and quality standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with design, engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure successful integration into the wider portfolio.
• Act as the on-site escalation point for construction-related issues.

What They're Looking For

• 8-15+ years of construction management experience, ideally across data centers, mission-critical, or complex industrial projects.
• Proven experience delivering at least one large-scale project end-to-end as the accountable owner or lead.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, commissioning requirements, and reliability-driven construction.
• Solid commercial capability: bid processes, AIA contracts, change management, and contractor negotiations.
• A hands-on builder who is comfortable being close to the site and field teams.
• Experience using tools such as Procore, MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Working Environment

The role is based in-office at corporate HQ in Brickell (Miami), with regular time spent at the active project site.

Why This Role

• Clear project ownership with real accountability.
• Exposure to high-profile, large-scale AI-focused data center development.
• Opportunity to grow with a platform that is scaling fast and investing heavily in delivery capability.

Interested? Apply or message directly for a confidential conversation. Client details shared only at later stages.