Director, Data Center Development & Construction

📍 Location: Dallas, TX
🏢 Department: Data Centers
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time | In-Office

🌟 About the Role
We’re seeking a visionary and execution-driven Director to manage the end-to-end development and construction of hyperscale data centers across the Dallas region. This role blends strategic real estate planning, site development, and construction oversight to deliver mission-critical infrastructure that powers global digital operations.

This individual embodies a strong ethical core and collaborative spirit, and will be responsible for managing complex development cycles—from site acquisition and entitlement through design, permitting, and construction. Knowledge in development and hands-on experience with ground-up data center construction is required for this position. Experience with mission-critical and/or large-scale industrial projects is a plus!
 
This role will report to the Managing Director, with daily collaboration with other members of the Data Centers team.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

• 🏗️ Project Leadership & Execution
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of data center development projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Developing detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
  • Manage the entitlement, permitting, regulatory approval process, and construction processes for all data centers projects in the region.
  • Managing project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Monitoring project progress, identifying potential issues, and implementing corrective actions. 
  • Manage external consultants, contractors, and vendors across architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines.
  • Managing internal tracking of all development financials, including budgets, costs, and change orders.
  • Assisting in development of financials/procurement, including reviewing and approving invoices, developing RFP’s, reviewing proposals and change orders, leveling proposal bids, and conducting proponent interviews.
  • Manage design queries, consultant coordination, and design & construction documentation.
     
• 🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with internal teams on capacity planning, infrastructure design, and operational readiness.
  • Align development timelines with business growth forecasts and global expansion strategies.
     
• 💰 Risk & Financial Management
  • Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure plans.
  • Identify and mitigate risks related to land use, construction delays, and regulatory hurdles.
     

• 7-10+ years of experience in commercial real estate development and construction, with a focus on data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven success in leading large-scale construction projects ($100M+) from concept to completion.
• Deep knowledge of real estate law, permitting, entitlements, and construction management.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing external vendors and contractors.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. 
   

• Proven ability to lead large-scale hyperscale or colocation data center development and construction projects from concept through commissioning, with strong command of scheduling, budgeting, and contractor oversight.
• Familiarity with LEED certification, ESG frameworks, and energy-efficient building systems.
• Strong grasp of capital planning, cost control, and ROI analysis for real estate investments.

• Entrepreneurial mindset and a results-driven approach.
• A “big-picture” person with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, the ability to quickly adapt to changes, and navigate complex situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to investors, partners, and public stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Relentless drive for mastering the craft, demonstrating a curiosity and commitment to deepening expertise in industrial real estate development.
• Ability to travel as needed for project site visits and meetings.

• Industry-leading developer with strong financial backing.
• Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives.
• Collaborative, high-performance culture that values innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.