Project Director (Owners Representative) - Data Center Construction

Seeking an experienced Project Director to provide executive Owner Representation for the planning, design, construction, commissioning, and turnover of large-scale hyperscale data center campuses. The Project Director serves as the primary leader responsible for program delivery, client satisfaction, financial performance, risk management, and overall project execution across multiple projects, buildings, and stakeholders. This role provides strategic leadership to Project Managers, Construction Managers, design teams, consultants, contractors, and owner stakeholders to ensure project objectives related to scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, and operational readiness are achieved. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field 15+ years of experience managing large-scale construction programs Minimum 10 years of experience in Data Centers, Critical Facilities, Semiconductor, Mission Critical, Industrial, or Advanced Technology projects Experience leading programs exceeding $500M in construction value Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects and large multi-disciplinary teams Strong knowledge of design management, construction delivery, commissioning, and facility operations PMP, CCM, PE, DBIA, or equivalent professional certification preferred Executive-level communication and leadership skills Advanced knowledge of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and contract administration Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, and project management platforms Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as the senior Owner's Representative for all assigned data center construction projects and campus development programs. Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout activities. Direct and oversee Project Managers, Project Engineers, consultants, contractors, and third-party vendors to ensure successful project delivery. Act as the primary liaison between client leadership, project stakeholders, design teams, construction managers, and operational personnel. Establish and maintain program governance, reporting structures, and communication protocols. Ensure project objectives are achieved related to scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, and operational readiness. Lead executive-level project meetings, steering committee reviews, and client presentations. Evaluate project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts to cost, schedule, and operations. Provide leadership in resolving complex project issues, disputes, and escalated matters. Oversee program-wide scheduling activities, including milestone management, critical path analysis, and recovery planning. Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as necessary to maintain project…