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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Reasonably expected salary range: $163,400.00 - $217,900.00
Please note that an employee's starting salary may vary based on a variety of factors. Where State, Municipal, Provincial, Territorial or other legal minimum wages exceed the federal minimum wage, employees are entitled to the higher rate.Category: Project/Program Management Group
