Director of Construction

Location and Employment Type

This is a full-time remote position based in Las Vegas, NV, United States.

Company Overview

TensorWave’s mission is to provide seamless, secure, and dependable AI computing infrastructure at scale. Their cloud platform removes infrastructure challenges, enabling innovators to focus on development rather than managing their tech stack. The company emphasizes speed and innovation in AI infrastructure.

Role Summary

The Director of Global Data Center Construction will lead a comprehensive global program responsible for delivering a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of AI infrastructure projects. This role entails ensuring projects meet safety, quality, budget, and timeline targets while collaborating closely with various departments and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire global data center construction portfolio, overseeing a multi-billion-dollar capital expenditure and delivery pipeline.
• Develop and implement construction strategies, including selecting and managing general contractors, EPCM firms, and vital vendor partnerships.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and complying with quality and technical standards specific to AI computing operations.
• Set up program-wide risk management processes, quality assurance and control protocols, and reporting metrics.
• Partner with Site Acquisition, Design, and Sourcing teams to mitigate risks and solve complex technical or contractual challenges at the executive level.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 15 years overseeing large-scale, complex industrial or critical infrastructure construction programs.
• At least 7 years’ experience in hyperscale data center construction or mission-critical facility projects.
• Demonstrated ability in negotiating large-scale contracts, such as Guaranteed Maximum Price agreements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Advanced degree in Engineering or Business Administration.

Benefits and Perks

• Stock options available.
• Fully paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees.
• Company contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
• Fully covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance for employees.
• Life insurance and additional voluntary supplemental insurance plans.
• Additional insurance options including pet and legal coverage.
• Various supplementary health services such as discounted virtual healthcare and serious illness support.
• Flexible spending accounts and 401(k) retirement plans.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible paid time off and recognized holidays.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Additional in-office employee perks.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Compliance

TensorWave values diversity and inclusion, complying with all applicable equal employment laws and prohibiting discrimination on protected grounds. Reasonable accommodations during hiring processes are available upon request. Employment requires identity and work authorization verification in the U.S., and, where legally permissible, successful completion of a background check. The company collects and manages applicant data in line with relevant privacy laws.