Lead commodity management for sourcing, qualification, and relationships with suppliers at Celestica. Oversee daily operations and strategic procurement initiatives for semiconductor equipment.
About the role
- Director leading full lifecycle of data center construction for Lambda's AI facilities. Managing budgets, relationships, and driving innovation in high-performance infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Lead all phases of data center construction: site prep, utilities, core/shell, CSA/MEP systems, commissioning, substantial completion, deferred commissioning, and warranty resolution.
- Build and manage relationships with general contractors, EPCs, and subcontractors; oversee bids, contracts, and change orders, ensuring accountability.
- Partner with design engineering, operations, real estate, and supply chain to align builds with Lambda’s capacity roadmap.
- Coordinate with capacity, construction contractors, equipment suppliers and internal financing/accounting teams to ensure efficient use of capital in line with reported projections.
- Establish scalable standards for cost, schedule, safety, and quality across multiple programs.
- Report progress, risks, and financials directly to executive leadership.
- Push innovation in delivery models (modular builds, prefabrication, liquid cooling) to accelerate timelines and boost resiliency.
- Guide teams through troubleshooting and root-cause analysis during commissioning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering (or related).
- 15+ years of construction leadership, including hyperscale data centers or other mission-critical facilities, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Deep understanding of constructability elements of CSA and MEP systems, high-density compute environments, and large-scale commissioning.
- General contractor and vendor management experience (RFPs, bidding, change orders, QA/QC, RFIs, submittals).
- Proven track record delivering $100M+ construction projects with full budget accountability.
- Strong financial acumen and contract negotiation skills, with demonstrated ability to deliver projects on budget.
- Experience building and scaling high-performing teams; demonstrated success in talent attraction, development, and retention.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Wellness and Commuter stipends for select roles
- 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
- Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use
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