
Director, Data Center Development & Construction - Richmond, VA
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A well capitalized data center developer with a strong pipeline and hands on delivery focus.
On Offer
- Leadership role delivering hyperscale and AI focused data center campuses.
- Ownership of full lifecycle delivery from site selection through commissioning.
- Opportunity to lead complex mission critical development and construction programs.
- Direct collaboration with senior leadership, consultants, contractors, and capital partners.
- Exposure to large scale projects across multiple data center locations.
- Competitive executive compensation with long term growth potential.
Responsibilities
- Lead end to end development and construction delivery of hyperscale data center projects.
- Oversee site selection, entitlements, design coordination, procurement, and construction execution.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, financial models, and overall development performance.
- Direct RFP processes, contractor selection, contract negotiations, and project delivery strategy.
- Coordinate consultants, engineers, contractors, and public agencies throughout the project lifecycle.
- Track project progress, manage risk, and report key construction and development metrics to leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business, or related field.
- Strong experience delivering large scale data center or mission critical development projects.
- Deep understanding of data center design, construction, and infrastructure development.
- Experience managing entitlements, permitting, and regulatory requirements for large developments.
- Strong financial acumen with experience reviewing project financial models and budgets.
- Proficiency with project management and construction software such as Primavera P6, Procore, Aconex, or similar.
Interested? Contact Clara Pearson at (845) 360-2421 or clara.pearson@nichessp.com to learn more, or apply here.
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