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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