CyrusOne

Director, Construction & Development

CyrusOne • $125K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in construction, project, or mission-critical infrastructure management
  • Track record of large-scale commercial or data center projects
  • Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects
  • Strong grasp of project delivery, budgeting, and cost control
  • Familiarity with mission-critical infrastructure and commissioning
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Capable of juggling competing project priorities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software
  • Willing to travel 30-50% regionally

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple data center projects from planning to operational turnover
  • Manage project execution, including commissioning processes
  • Oversee schedules, budgets, forecasts, and contracts
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
  • Identify and tackle project risks and challenges
  • Monitor contractor and vendor performance throughout projects
  • Provide updates, financial reports, and risk assessments to leadership
  • Develop project management team through direct supervision
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career development and growth
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement with cutting-edge data center projects
  • Travel opportunities across the assigned region
  • Involvement in high-stakes project management
Full Job Description
The Director, Construction & Development is responsible for overseeing the execution and delivery of data center development and construction projects within an assigned region. This role leads multiple concurrent projects from planning through commissioning and operational turnover, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with CyrusOne standards. The Director partners closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and vendors to support successful project delivery.

Responsibilities:  


  • Lead multiple data center development and construction projects within the assigned region.
  • Manage project execution from pre-construction planning through commissioning and turnover to Operations.
  • Oversee project schedules, budgets, forecasts, contracts, and change order processes.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
  • Identify and resolve project risks, technical issues, and construction challenges.
  • Monitor contractor, consultant, and vendor performance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provide project status updates, financial reporting, and risk assessments to leadership.
  • Lead and develop assigned team members, including direct supervision of project management staff.
  • Partner with Development, Design & Engineering, Operations, Commissioning, Procurement, and Finance teams to achieve project objectives.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of construction management, project management, or mission-critical infrastructure experience.
  • Experience leading large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center construction projects.
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and project teams.
  • Strong understanding of construction project delivery, budgeting, forecasting, contract administration, and cost control.
  • Knowledge of mission-critical facility infrastructure and commissioning practices.
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects and locations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction/project management software.
  • Ability to travel approximately 30-50% within the assigned region

Education / Certifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Certified Project Manager (PMI) or similar project management certification (equivalent work experience may be substituted for certification)

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About CyrusOne

CyrusOne is a real estate investment trust that specializes in highly reliable enterprise-class, carrier-neutral data center properties. The company provides mission-critical data center facilities that protect and ensure the continued operation of IT infrastructure for approximately 1,000 customers, including more than 200 Fortune 1000 companies. CyrusOne's data center offerings provide the flexibility, reliability, and security that enterprise customers require and are delivered through a tailored, customer-service-focused platform designed to foster long-term relationships. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Learn more about CyrusOne
Size
456 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$41.4 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+17.9%
Revenue
$1 billion
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