Director of Data Center Construction

Director of Data Center Construction

As the Director of Data Center Construction you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of our data infrastructure. Your leadership will be pivotal in driving the strategic vision for our data center projects, ensuring they align with our long-term organizational goals. You will lead a dynamic team of professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Your role will involve not only overseeing the successful execution of complex construction projects but also inspiring your team to push the boundaries of what's possible in data center design and construction. Strategically, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive plans that optimize efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence in delivery. You will engage with key stakeholders, manage high-stakes vendor relationships, and navigate the complexities of regulatory compliance. Your ability to anticipate and mitigate risks will be crucial in maintaining project timelines and budgets. By staying ahead of industry trends and incorporating cutting-edge technologies, you will ensure our data centers are not only state-of-the-art but also future proof. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's growth and success, and we are looking for a visionary leader who is ready to take on this challenge.

Key Responsibilities Include :

• Review and understand complex data center construction projects that are being constructed by colocation lease providers.
• Analyze the projects for risk profiles and work with colocation providers to mitigate.
• Develop and implement long-term standards and strategies for data center colocation construction projects delivery certainty to align with organizational goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of project managers, engineers, and construction professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Lead and manage the construction oversight efforts of data centers by colocation providers.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, coordinating with colocation providers to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Analyze projects independently to evaluate the risk profiles associated with timely delivery, address gaps in risk identification and mitigation and inform the business of associated potential impacts.
• Work closely throughout design, construction, and commissioning to fully coordinate and integrate the tenant fit out projects with the teams leading these efforts.
• Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure that construction activities align with the approved design plans and specifications.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers, facilitating clear and effective communication.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with relevant regulations, codes, and standards.
• Provide ongoing colocation provider evaluation input for continuous improvement.
• Regular project visits to ensure schedule, coordination, and quality will be required throughout the life of the project on a regular basis.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating innovative solutions to enhance data center performance and sustainability.
• Attend meetings held in various time zones to support live engagement and support of international projects.

Required Skills Include :

Qualifications :

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Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only.

US : Hiring Range in USD from : $139,400 to $291,800 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following :

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - M4

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