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Director, Data Center Development

2 weeks ago

Dallas, Texas, United States Provident Full time

Location: Dallas, TX
Department: Data Centers
Employment Type: Full-Time | In-Office

About the Role
We're seeking a visionary and execution-driven Director to manage the end-to-end development and construction of hyperscale data centers across the Dallas region. This role blends strategic real estate planning, site development, and construction oversight to deliver mission-critical infrastructure that powers global digital operations.

This individual embodies a strong ethical core and collaborative spirit, and will be responsible for managing complex development cycles—from site acquisition and entitlement through design, permitting, and construction. Knowledge in development and hands-on experience with ground-up data center construction is required for this position. Experience with mission-critical and/or large-scale industrial projects is a plus
 
This role will report to the Managing Director, with daily collaboration with other members of the Data Centers team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Leadership & Execution
    • Oversee the full lifecycle of data center development projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
    • Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
    • Developing detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
    • Manage the entitlement, permitting, regulatory approval process, and construction processes for all data centers projects in the region.
    • Managing project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
    • Monitoring project progress, identifying potential issues, and implementing corrective actions. 
    • Manage external consultants, contractors, and vendors across architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines.
    • Managing internal tracking of all development financials, including budgets, costs, and change orders.
    • Assisting in development of financials/procurement, including reviewing and approving invoices, developing RFP's, reviewing proposals and change orders, leveling proposal bids, and conducting proponent interviews.
    • Manage design queries, consultant coordination, and design & construction documentation.
       
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner with internal teams on capacity planning, infrastructure design, and operational readiness.
    • Align development timelines with business growth forecasts and global expansion strategies.
       
  • Risk & Financial Management
    • Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure plans.
    • Identify and mitigate risks related to land use, construction delays, and regulatory hurdles.
       
Qualifications
  • 7-10+ years of experience in commercial real estate development and construction, with a focus on data centers or mission-critical facilities.
  • Proven success in leading large-scale construction projects ($100M+) from concept to completion.
  • Deep knowledge of real estate law, permitting, entitlements, and construction management.
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience managing external vendors and contractors.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture, or related field. 
     
Preferred Attributes
  • Proven ability to lead large-scale hyperscale or colocation data center development and construction projects from concept through commissioning, with strong command of scheduling, budgeting, and contractor oversight.
  • Familiarity with LEED certification, ESG frameworks, and energy-efficient building systems.
  • Strong grasp of capital planning, cost control, and ROI analysis for real estate investments.
 Core Skills & Competencies
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and a results-driven approach.
  • A "big-picture" person with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity, the ability to quickly adapt to changes, and navigate complex situations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to investors, partners, and public stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, managing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
  • Relentless drive for mastering the craft, demonstrating a curiosity and commitment to deepening expertise in industrial real estate development.
  • Ability to travel as needed for project site visits and meetings.
Company Description:
Since its inception in 1991, Provident has developed over $6 Billion of real estate projects.  We are disciplined and focused on executing deals that offer the best strategy for Provident and our investor partners. With over three decades of experience with opportunistic land development and vertical development in various key U.S. markets, our company thrives on an entrepreneurial spirit and an excellent track record of success. 

Over the past 30+ years, Provident has executed a diversified real estate investment and development platform. Currently, the $2.9 billion portfolio includes product types such as multi-family, industrial, master-planned communities, hospitality, and data centers across the United States.

Under the leadership of Leon Backes and Jay Hawes, Provident is a respected, well-capitalized investment firm, that has thrived through three decades and multiple market cycles with foresight, depth of experience, and a unique ability to adapt to shifting demands, market trends, and challenging economic cycles. Provident is in constant pursuit of flexibility, innovation, and professionalism in its operations and investments. By maintaining a streamlined decision-making process, Provident is able to capitalize on fast-moving opportunities and rapidly adjust to dynamic market forces.

Why Join Provident Data Centers?
  • Industry-leading developer with strong financial backing.
  • Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives.
  • Collaborative, high-performance culture that values innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.
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