Director, Project Management - Construction

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers in North America, Western Europe, and Israel, and has key customer relationships with rapidly growing hyperscale, technology and network customers. In September 2023, Manulife Investment Management acquired a controlling interest in Serverfarm, which will allow the company greater access to capital to accelerate the expansion of its data center portfolio on a worldwide basis. The company is positioned to capture the growing demand for data center capacity that continues to grow globally, fueled by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and companies’ continued transition of data workloads and storage to the cloud.

Serverfarm has integrated innovation, sustainability and digital transformation into its mission and culture. Serverfarm developed in 2009 out of a need in the market to help customers become more efficient as capacity demands and data management challenges grew. The Serverfarm team began purchasing data centers from customers and leasing back the portion they needed. This strategy transitioned the company from a data center real estate owner into a data center developer and operator, resulting in a growing international portfolio of state-of-the- art facilities.

In 2015, Serverfarm developed its award-winning service platform InCommand with the goal of bringing together the three main elements of a data center: real estate, electrical and mechanical infrastructure, and the IT environment. This portal-based solution combines people, process, and platform, creating a cloud-like experience for data centers. Serverfarm delivers its sustainable Data Center Managemen t as a Service (DMaas) approach at more than 750 locations across forty-five countries.

• Ownership of development activities for specific projects located in North America which include, but are not limited to the design, entitlements, permitting, construction, and commissioning for specific projects.
• Ensure that projects are delivered on-time and on-budget without adversely affecting existing operations.
• Work with the SF Operations to ensure standards, designs and built projects meet operational requirements.
• Assembling and conducting tenders for design and construction services.
• Participate in major incident resolutions in region.
• Responsibility for ensuring standards are adhered to in the design, implementation, and testing phases for given projects.
• Oversee onsite technical and construction related activities.
• Participate in value engineering process.
• Manage OFCI and strategic supply chain throughout project construction.
• Maintain documentation to track and report the progress of the project.
• Interface directly with customer representatives to ensure compliance with agreed requirements.
• Communicate project updates internally and externally.
• Assist the sales team and strategy teams by interfacing with customers during the onboarding process.
• Assist in lease negotiation and securing project financing.

• Extensive experience in data center construction or a related field, with a focus on project management, site selection, and regulatory processes.
• Previous experience in senior management or leadership positions, ideally with direct oversight of development projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage large-scale projects from conception to completion.
• Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and vendor management.
• Strategic thinker with an analytical mindset focused on implementing long-term strategies for land development.

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.