Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Spencer OgdenSenior Consultant - Data Centers and Digital InfrastructurePosition Overview:We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Data Center Construction Director to lead the planning and execution of a full-scale data center campus build. This individual will be fully accountable for delivering complex, mission-critical infrastructure projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of experience in large-scale construction, with at least 9 years directly in data center builds, and a proven track record of delivering hyperscale or colocation campuses across multiple phases. This role will have overall responsibility for construction management, project controls, contractor oversight, stakeholder reporting, and technical coordination across all disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical).Key Responsibilities:Own the full construction lifecycle of a multi-phase data center campus from pre-construction to final commissioning and handover.Serve as the single point of accountability for on-time, on-budget, and specification-compliant delivery.Lead and coordinate all construction activities on-site, including general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, vendors, and consultants.Oversee the construction strategy, master schedule, site logistics, and risk mitigation plans.Collaborate closely with internal development, design, operations, and commercial teams to align construction delivery with business goals.Ensure compliance with safety, quality, local regulatory, and sustainability standards.Manage large-scale budgets, change orders, contract negotiations, and value engineering.Provide regular progress reporting to internal leadership, clients, and external stakeholders.Drive operational readiness through seamless coordination with commissioning and operations teams.Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field; Master''s preferred.15+ years of construction management experience, with at least 57 years in hyperscale or colocation data center delivery.Proven leadership of $100M+ scale construction projects (ideally full campus developments).Strong technical knowledge across MEP, CSA, critical systems, and commissioning.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a high-pressure environment.Familiarity with design-build, EPC, and fast-track delivery models.Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.Preferred Experience:Track record of delivering multiple phases of a large-scale campus.Experience working with hyperscale clients or colocation operators.Deep understanding of local permitting, procurement strategies, and supply chain risks.Familiarity with modular builds, prefabrication, and sustainability targets (e.g., LEED, BCA Green Mark).Seniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionIndustriesServices for Renewable EnergyReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Spencer Ogden by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Director of Construction roles.Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoProject Director - Data Center Pre-ConstructionProject Director - Data Center Design & Construction (AU based)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoPost Approvals Manager Renewable Energy InfrastructureSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$350,000.00-A$450,000.00 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoDirector - Digital Development & ConstructionSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoDirector, APAC Data Center Planning and Delivery, Data Center Planning and DeliverySydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$250,000.00-A$280,000.00 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia $100.00-$150.00 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 16 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$150,000.00-A$260,000.00 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$150,000.00-A$250,000.00 6 days agoCronulla, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$240,000.00-A$290,000.00 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSenior Project Manager - Tier 3 Builder - Projects up to $30mSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSenior Civil Designer, Project EngineeringManly, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Director of Construction