Sr. Director, Project Executive (PX) – New Market Engineering and Construction Execution

Rowan Digital Infrastructure • Denver, CO

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining how data centers are delivered—faster, smarter, and at scale. We partner with hyperscale customers to provide tailored, high-performance infrastructure with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility. Our experienced, end-to-end team delivers custom solutions across a growing portfolio of strategic sites in key markets across the United States. Backed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Rowan is committed to enabling the next generation of digital infrastructure—and building a more sustainable future in the process. Ready to help transform how the world’s most important technologies are powered? Join us. Rowan Digital Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Director to serve as the Project Executive (PX) for a new market. The PX will lead the company’s engineering and construction planning and execution in support of our customer’s data center development needs in a new market. This role will report directly to Dan McNary, Rowan’s Chief Data Center Officer. The optimal Project Executive is a well networked strategic and technical professional that will initially develop the delivery plan including a resource plan and then lead the execution delivering Rowan’s data center campus products, inclusive of the planning, engineering, construction delivery and commissioning in the market. PX activities include building a high performing Rowan Team, as well as the optimal set of partners that can support the execution across new markets. It will be critical that the PX collaborate with other Rowan functions including commercial, development, finance, facility operations and other core support functions. Ultimately, the PX’s scope includes leading the team to maintain a safe worksite, developing the project plan, managing the project budget and schedule, meeting quality requirements, engaging with the community, and interfacing with customers to ensure Rowan delivers results that meet or exceed customer expectations. This role encompasses full responsibility for the planning, engineering, procurement, offsite construction, construction delivery, and commissioning of large-scale data center campuses.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience with large industrial projects that exceed $1.0 billion in capital expenditure on average in an EMEA market
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or related technical experience
• Experience building new teams in new markets for engineering and/or construction/development organizations
• Experience with the development of hyperscale data centers campuses in a new market
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and industry peers
• Proven success in leading multidisciplinary integration strategies for large-scale or hyperscale projects
• Demonstrated experience with modular construction and off-site fabrication methodologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization
• Track record of innovation and continuous improvement in technical delivery

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a strategic plan to achieve agreed-upon goals and objectives
• Work with the commercial, development, entitlement and finance teams to build a comprehensive strategy for the delivery of engineering, construction and commission of data centers in specific markets, including identification of technical, commercial and financial risks and associated returns
• Build a comprehensive team of Rowan team members necessary to execute the work
• Lead a set of planning, architectural, engineering, construction execution and commissioning partners. Work with leadership and legal to develop commercial structures between partners and Rowan that best serve Rowan strategic goals for the market
• Oversee the organization’s fiscal operating and capital budget and expenses
• Ensure and guide the creation of a project plan, including work breakdown structure (WBS)
• Oversee project planning, engineering, procurement and supervise project teams
• See around corners and identify risks in real time
• Coordinate with clients to ensure satisfaction and expectations
• Follow performance metrics
• Supervise project team through the project’s life cycle
• Communicate with all stakeholders

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment
• Team building and educational opportunities
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• Competitive compensation and bonus plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees