Director, Data Center Facilities Development

Job Overview

Oversees the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring successful delivery of projects within the established timeline, budget, and quality parameters. Manages a data center build in North Dakota and provides high‑level leadership to project managers, setting strategic goals and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. 25% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the construction of data centers, ensuring successful delivery of projects within the established timeline, budget, and quality parameters.
• Develops, maintains, and oversees project schedules, coordinating with colocation providers for on‑time milestone achievement.
• Leads the creation, management, and optimization of project budgets, ensuring strategic resource allocation and cost‑efficiency throughout the project.
• Provides high‑level leadership to project managers, setting strategic goals and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Directs the creation, review, and maintenance of documentation, including design review, commissioning, and problem‑solving papers.
• Directs the oversight of quality‑control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards.
• Directs the coordination and integration of tenant fit‑out projects, developing strategies to enhance efficiency during design, construction, and commissioning.
• Leads strategic site walks to ensure schedule adherence, coordination, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversees the startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects, ensuring all systems are operational and meet design specifications.
• Directs the evaluation of risk profiles associated with timely project delivery across a portfolio of projects.
• Addresses gaps in risk identification and mitigation and communicates potential impacts to executive leadership.
• Develops and implements comprehensive mitigation strategies for major construction‑project risks to ensure overall project success.
• Serves as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Develops and maintains strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders at a senior level to drive business objectives.
• Oversees the selection, negotiation, and management of contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring contract compliance and performance.
• Directs collaboration with design teams to ensure construction activities align with the approved design plans and specifications.
• Provides high‑level evaluation input for continuous improvement from colocation providers.
• Oversees the installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

25% travel required for the role.

Salary Range

US: $139,400 – $291,800 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child).
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Pre‑tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) savings and investment plan with company match.
• Paid time off: flexible vacation and accrued vacation based on hours worked.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave (72 hours at hire, refreshed annually).
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal services.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance.

Disclaimer

Certain US customer or client‑facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

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