Director Project Management

1 week ago

Atlanta, GA, United States THOR Companies Full time

Director, Project Management Data Center Development

Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Director of Project Management to lead the full lifecycle of data center development projects across North America for a leading Data Center owner-operator. This role carries ownership from site selection and design through construction and commissioning, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest operational and technical standards. The Director will serve as a senior leader, aligning internal teams, external stakeholders, and customer representatives while driving strategic impact on capital investments and long-term operational readiness.

Key Accountabilities
  • Own and lead development activities, including design, entitlements, permitting, construction, and commissioning for assigned projects.
  • Deliver projects on time, within budget, and without impact to existing operations.
  • Partner with Operations teams to ensure design standards and completed facilities meet operational requirements.
  • Assemble and manage tenders for design, construction, and commissioning services.
  • Provide oversight of on-site technical and construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance.
  • Lead and participate in value engineering to optimize cost, performance, and scalability.
  • Manage OFCI equipment and strategic supply chain vendors throughout construction.
  • Maintain documentation and reporting to track project progress and performance.
  • Serve as the primary interface with customer representatives, ensuring project delivery aligns with contractual and operational commitments.
  • Communicate project updates clearly to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Support sales and strategy teams by engaging with customers during onboarding.
  • Assist in lease negotiations and securing project financing.
  • Contribute to the resolution of major incidents within the region as needed.
  • Uphold company standards across design, implementation, and testing phases.
Required Skills & Experience
  • Extensive background in data center development, construction, or mission-critical environments (10+ years), with deep knowledge of project management, site selection, and permitting processes.
  • Proven success in senior management or leadership roles, with oversight of large-scale capital development projects.
  • Strong track record delivering complex, multi-million-dollar projects from conception to commissioning.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and vendor negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at both technical and executive levels.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving in developing long-term land and infrastructure strategies.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to align cross-functional teams and external partners.
Compensation
  • $180k - $230k base compensation
  • 15% bonus
  • Other benefits will be discussed during the interview process

If this Director, Project Management position is of interest, please apply through this advert, or send Zac a copy of your Resume to iem@thor-companies.com

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Product Management

Industries

Construction

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