Director, Data Center Development & Construction (Austin or Dallas, TX)
A rapidly expanding data center developer is seeking a Director of Development & Construction to drive projects from concept to completion across Texas. With an aggressive growth strategy and a strong pipeline of projects, this role offers the opportunity to shape large-scale developments in one of the industry's most dynamic markets.
The Role
As Director of Data Center Development & Construction, you will lead all aspects of project execution, from entitlements and design to construction and delivery. You will work closely with general contractors, engineering teams, capital partners, and public agencies to ensure projects meet the highest standards for efficiency, sustainability, and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the full lifecycle of data center development, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Manage relationships with consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders to streamline entitlement, permitting, and construction.
Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and financial models.
Implement sustainability strategies, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
Negotiate and manage contracts, enforcing provisions to optimize project execution.
Lead risk assessment and mitigation strategies throughout the development process.
Ensure all projects adhere to local, state, and federal regulations.
The Ideal Candidate
Experience: 3-5+ years in data center development, design, engineering, or construction-experience with hyperscale projects is a plus.
Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of permitting, entitlements, construction management, and financial modeling.
Leadership: A proactive problem-solver who can drive projects forward in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Location: Based in Texas with the ability to travel to project sites regularly.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to be part of a fast-growing data center developer that is aggressively expanding across key markets. If you thrive in a high-energy, entrepreneurial environment and want to play a critical role in shaping the future of data center infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.
To learn more, apply today.
