Iron Mountain

Director of Construction - Data Center

Iron Mountain • $120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Georgia, US
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in critical infrastructure construction, focusing on data centers
  • Expertise in budget management, accounting, and contract negotiation
  • Strong strategic leadership skills with ability to influence and navigate cross-functional teams
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Business/Finance (advanced degree preferred)
  • US citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Supervise project teams of construction managers and contractors
  • Manage capital budgets and project schedules in collaboration with corporate finance
  • Oversee the testing and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, and IT systems
  • Ensure compliance with building codes and NFPA standards
  • Audit installed components to guarantee vendor and design compliance

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and rewards packages
  • Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements
  • Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans
  • Opportunities for continuous learning in an inclusive global culture
Full Job Description
Director of Construction - Data Center

Job Summary Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced Director of Construction - Data Center Construction to join our Data Center team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of construction projects, directing an inter-disciplinary team of construction managers and contractors, and managing annual capital budgets and aggressive timelines. You will bridge the gap between high-level real estate strategy and hands-on site execution to ensure all build-outs are delivered on time while maintaining a 99.999% uptime standard.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities) In this role, you will:
  • Lead Project & Team Execution: Supervise an inter-disciplinary project team of construction managers and contractors while facilitating critical design and construction meetings with external professionals and enterprise clients.
  • Drive Financial & Procurement Control: Develop and manage detailed capital budgets and project schedules in cooperation with corporate finance, while deploying procurement strategies to manage bid processes, general contractors, and change orders.
  • Manage Infrastructure Systems: Oversee the integrated testing and commissioning of complex mechanical, electrical, and IT systems, ensuring all workflows have rigorously reviewed Methods of Procedures (MOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Ensure Compliance & Quality Assurance: Review building codes and NFPA standards to ensure a safe work environment, while auditing installed components to verify vendor scope completion and validate design documentation.

What You'll Bring (Skills & Qualifications) The ideal candidate will have:
  • Data Center Construction Experience: A minimum of 7 years of experience in the delivery of critical infrastructure construction projects and client-facing roles within a corporate real estate or military setting.
  • Budgetary & Commercial Expertise: Proven proficiency in real estate budgeting, accounting, contract negotiation, and multi-tier vendor management under tight deadlines.
  • Strategic Leadership & Influence: Strong cross-functional navigation and communication skills to influence internal partners, resolve conflicts constructively, and build trusting relationships with executive clients.
  • Education & Travel Requirements: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Business/Finance (Advanced degree strongly preferred) and the flexibility to travel up to 20%.
  • Must be a US Citizen

What We Offer (Benefits) * Total Rewards: Competitive compensation and total rewards packages aligned with your experience.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, holiday schedules, and remote/hybrid work flexibility depending on the role.
  • Health & Well-being: Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
  • Growth & Culture: Meaningful opportunities for continuous learning within a highly inclusive, global workforce of over 26,000 individuals.

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About Iron Mountain

Iron Mountain Incorporated is a global leader for storage and information management services. The company provides solutions for records management, data backup and recovery, document management, secure shredding, and consulting services. Iron Mountain serves more than 225,000 customers in 50 countries and stores and protects billions of information assets, including critical business documents, electronic information, medical data, and cultural and historical artifacts. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Iron Mountain
Size
26,750 employees
Market Cap
$14.7 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$342.6 million
Founded
1951
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
NASDAQ
IRM
* Ladders Estimates

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