Director, Data Center Construction

Oracle Oracle · Enterprise · United States

Director of Data Center Construction responsible for overseeing the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring successful delivery within timeline, budget, and quality parameters. This role involves high-level leadership, strategic goal setting, documentation management, quality control oversight, and stakeholder/vendor management, including contract negotiation and installation of power, cooling, and networking systems.

What you'd actually do

  1. Oversees the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring successful delivery of projects within the established timeline, budget, and quality parameters.
  2. Provides high-level leadership to project managers, setting strategic goals and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
  3. Directs the creation, review, and maintenance of documentation, including design review, commissioning, and problem-solving papers, ensuring organizational standards are upheld, documents are managed and delivered effectively, and all materials are suitable for their intended purpose.
  4. Directs the oversight of quality control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards.
  5. Leads strategic site walks to ensure schedule adherence, coordination, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Required

  • Construction Project Management
  • Data Center Construction
  • Vendor Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Risk Management
  • Quality Control
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Budget Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Power and Cooling Systems
  • Networking Systems

Nice to have

  • Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication