Hybrid Senior Director, Project Executive – New Market Engineering and Construction Execution

at Rowan Digital Infrastructure

• Job title: Senior Director, Project Executive – New Market Engineering and Construction Execution
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $195,000 - $240,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Denver, United States

About the role

• Senior Director overseeing engineering and construction planning for data centers at Rowan Digital Infrastructure. Leading project execution and team building in new markets with commercial strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a strategic plan to achieve agreed-upon goals and objectives
• Work with the commercial, development, entitlement and finance teams to build a comprehensive strategy for the delivery of engineering, construction and commission of data centers in specific markets, including identification of technical, commercial and financial risks and associated returns
• Build a comprehensive team of Rowan team members necessary to execute the work
• Lead a set of planning, architectural, engineering, construction execution and commissioning partners. Work with leadership and legal to develop commercial structures between partners and Rowan that best serve Rowan strategic goals for the market
• Oversee the organization’s fiscal operating and capital budget and expenses
• Ensure and guide the creation of a project plan, including work breakdown structure (WBS)
• Oversee project planning, engineering, procurement and supervise project teams
• See around corners and identify risks in real time
• Coordinate with clients to ensure satisfaction and expectations
• Follow performance metrics
• Supervise project team through the project’s life cycle
• Communicate with all stakeholders

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience with large industrial projects that exceed $1.0 billion in capital expenditure on average in an EMEA market
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or related technical experience
• Experience building new teams in new markets for engineering and/or construction/development organizations
• Experience with the development of hyperscale data centers campuses in a new market
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and industry peers
• Proven success in leading multidisciplinary integration strategies for large-scale or hyperscale projects
• Demonstrated experience with modular construction and off-site fabrication methodologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization
• Track record of innovation and continuous improvement in technical delivery.

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment
• Team building and educational opportunities
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• Competitive compensation and bonus plan