Job Description 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.

Strong electrical construction and project management background.

Experience leading projects valued at $250M+.

Proven leadership of large multidisciplinary project teams.

Robust 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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