Director of Data Centers Compensation Base Salary: $220,000 - $300,000+

Position Summary Kodiak LS is seeking a Director of Data Centers to lead the execution and growth of large-scale hyperscale, AI, and mission-critical data center projects across North America.

This executive leadership role will oversee project delivery, client relationships, operations, staffing, safety, financial performance, and business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical construction and project management background , with recent experience leading large-scale data center projects involving high-voltage power infrastructure and mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead multiple data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.
- Develop and maintain executive-level client relationships.
- Oversee Project Managers, Construction Managers, Superintendents, and Project Controls teams.
- Ensure projects meet safety, quality, schedule, budget, and profitability goals.
- Drive staffing, operational performance, project recovery plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support business development, proposal strategy, and market expansion efforts.
- Manage project financial performance, forecasting, risk mitigation, and contract strategy.

Technical Expertise Candidates Must Have Experience Leading Projects Involving High-Voltage & Utility Infrastructure





- Utility interconnections at 138kV, 230kV, or 345kV

- Utility substations and switchyards
- Power transformers stepping down to:
- 34.5kV
- 13.8kV
- 12.47kV
- Medium-voltage campus distribution systems

Mission-Critical Power Systems

- Backup generator plants
- UPS systems
- Medium-voltage switchgear
- ATS/STS systems
- Power monitoring systems
- Grounding and protection systems

Data Center Infrastructure

- Switchgear lineups
- Unit substations
- PDUs and RPPs
- Busway systems
- Data hall power distribution
- Commissioning and startup activities

Commissioning

- FAT, SAT, IST
- Level 1-5 commissioning
- Utility energization
- Generator and UPS testing
- Operational readiness and turnover

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree preferred in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- 15+ years of construction, industrial, EPC, or mission-critical project experience.
- Minimum 5 years of data center experience within the last five years.
- Robust electrical construction and project management background.
- Experience leading projects valued at $250M+.
- Proven leadership of large multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong client-facing, operational, and financial management skills.

Preferred Certifications

- PE
- PMP
- OSHA 30
- NFPA 70E
- Uptime Institute or Data Center Commissioning certifications

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