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Job description
Dataprana is a US digital infrastructure company headquartered in Miami, FL, specializing in data center development. With a 500 MW energized site pipeline across multiple U.S. states and an ambitious goal of 5 GW by 2030 , we build mid-scale data centers optimized for speed-to-market deployment — faster and leaner than traditional developers. Our focus: land and power acquisition, permitting, and rapid energization to meet explosive AI/GPUaaS demand.
About the Role
Dataprana is looking for a seasoned Head of Data Center Construction to drive the development of mission-critical infrastructure throughout the U.S. We require a professional with a proven track record of bringing AI or hyperscale facilities from initial permitting to final commissioning.
In this capacity, you will serve as the Owner’s Representative , orchestrating efforts across General Contractors, engineering teams, utilities, and AHJs to maintain rigorous safety, schedule, and quality benchmarks. You will play a vital role in establishing the supply chain and operational frameworks necessary to transform energized sites into high-performance, revenue-generating assets.
Key Responsibilities
Project Lifecycle: Manage projects from pre-construction through commissioning, including new design and build activities and the setup of operational acceptance requirements.
Permitting & Pre-Studies: Manage permitting and pre-studies (environmental, ground, water, noise, connectivity).
Power Connectivity: Oversee power connectivity and infrastructure.
EPC Coordination: Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
Contractor Management: Manage General Contractors and subcontractors.
Schedule Oversight: Review schedules and monitor project progress.
Budgeting & Cost Control: Track budgets, approve change orders, and create operational cost analyses and models.
Operational Structure: Set up the operational management structure (teams, processes, and systems), including associated statutory and regulatory requirements.
Client & Service Management: Set up the service and client management and engagement structure, including teams, processes, and systems.
Authority Relationships: Coordinate with utilities and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
Quality & Safety: Ensure quality and safety compliance.
Risk Management: Identify project risks and drive resolution.
Executive Reporting: Provide regular executive project updates.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of direct experience managing construction of mission-critical data centers; AI or HPC data center construction experience strongly preferred
Experience delivering at least one complete data center from groundbreaking through commissioning
Strong U.S. construction experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Required Experience
Owner’s Representative or General Contractor experience
Managing multiple subcontractors
Budget management
Cost controlChange order management
RFI and submittal management
Construction quality control
Safety management
Utility coordination
Local permitting and inspection
Technical Knowledge
Candidates should have working knowledge of:
Medium-voltage electrical distribution
Transformers
Switchgear
UPS systems
Mechanical cooling systems
Chilled water systems
CRAH/CRAC units
BMS/EPMS
Structured cabling
Structural construction
MEP systems
Preferred Experience
Candidates from companies such as:
Equinix
Digital Realty
QTS
Vantage Data Centers
Aligned Data Centers
CyrusOne
Compass Datacenters
EdgeCore
Meta
Microsoft
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Turner Construction (Mission Critical)
DPR Construction
Holder Construction
HITT Contracting
Primary Location: Texas – Galveston or Brazoria County preferred
Work Arrangement: On-site / site-based, with presence required at active construction sites
Travel Requirements: Travel to project sites across the United States as needed
Compensation
Compensation: To be determined, commensurate with experience
Unlimited PTO, subject to Company policy
6 days paid US holidays
Professional training reimbursement
Dataprana is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering diversity, equality, and inclusion in our employment practices and encourage candidates of any race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status to apply.
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