What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Delivery Director position at Ada Infrastructure?
Department: Data Centers
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Seattle
Compensation: $180,000 - $250,000 / year
Description
About Ada Infrastructure
Ada Infrastructure is a global data center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet. With a world-class team of trusted industry leaders, GLP’s global presence, and the capital-raising, investment and asset management expertise of GLP Capital Partners, Ada Infrastructure is positioned to lead the industry in reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure. With seven in-flight campuses across Japan, the UK, and Brazil, we have over 850 MW of power currently available and more than 1,500 MW in our global pipeline. To learn more about Ada Infrastructure, visit www.adainfrastructure.com.
Summary
Under the direction of the SVP, Global Data Center Delivery, the Delivery Director will be responsible for providing the strategy and optimization of the end-to-end construction process: from pre-construction (site selection studies, preliminary budgets and schedules, GC selection) to final construction and turnover. This role requires a blend of operational excellence, project management expertise, and strong leadership skills to ensure that the organization consistently meets and exceeds customer expectations while driving efficiency, quality, and innovation.
Location
Seattle, WA preferred
Responsibilities
Salary commensurate with experience and background. Bonus eligible. Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Parental Leave, 401k, STD/LTD, Discretionary PTO, HSA/FSA.
Actual compensation offered will be finalized at offer and may be above the posted range due to skill level, experience, industry specific knowledge, education/certifications, or geographic location. The offer represents the components of our total package.
Physical Requirements
The work for this position will be conducted in an office environment. The role may require maintaining a stationary position for extended periods of time, operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, attending to tasks for extended periods of time, and communicating accurate information effectively and efficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Closing Statement
We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Our company is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Seattle
Compensation: $180,000 - $250,000 / year
Description
About Ada Infrastructure
Ada Infrastructure is a global data center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet. With a world-class team of trusted industry leaders, GLP’s global presence, and the capital-raising, investment and asset management expertise of GLP Capital Partners, Ada Infrastructure is positioned to lead the industry in reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure. With seven in-flight campuses across Japan, the UK, and Brazil, we have over 850 MW of power currently available and more than 1,500 MW in our global pipeline. To learn more about Ada Infrastructure, visit www.adainfrastructure.com.
Summary
Under the direction of the SVP, Global Data Center Delivery, the Delivery Director will be responsible for providing the strategy and optimization of the end-to-end construction process: from pre-construction (site selection studies, preliminary budgets and schedules, GC selection) to final construction and turnover. This role requires a blend of operational excellence, project management expertise, and strong leadership skills to ensure that the organization consistently meets and exceeds customer expectations while driving efficiency, quality, and innovation.
Location
Seattle, WA preferred
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the safe end-to-end delivery of global data center construction, including: site feasibility assessments; external approvals and infrastructure delivery (i.e. services and utilities); scope schedule and cost development.
- Create and implement process for GC, MEP and consultant selection, risk assessments, ongoing project oversight, project controls, etc.
- Provide EHS leadership in collaboration with other departmental leads and the Head of Global Data Center ESG.
- Plan for long-range team growth to include full-time and consulting needs, in alignment with company-identified timelines.
- Coordinate with regional construction managers to adapt global standards and processes to align with region-specific technical and cultural singularities.
- Solve supply chain constraints demonstrating creativity to buy and source in collaboration with Design and Operations peers.
- Collaborate with Design department to develop the Data Center design standards; provide cost, schedule and constructability reviews.
- Establish and manage project level and local operating budgets with relevant departmental leads.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and improve delivery performance, including on-time delivery and cost efficiency.
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- Minimum 15 years’ related experience
- Experience with direct management of construction operations
- Minimum 5 years’ global data center experience
- Familiarity with various construction techniques and prefab solutions
- Working knowledge of regulatory rules on a region and country level
- Prior experience with technical due diligence during equipment selection and asset acquisitions preferred
- Demonstrated leadership, collaboration and communication skills on cross functional teams in a global environment
- Thrives in a fast-paced and continuously developing environment
- Self-starter with superior analytical skills; a problem solver with an astute attention to detail
- Possesses good judgment, honesty, and utmost integrity
- Travel requirements: up to 30%, domestic and international
Salary commensurate with experience and background. Bonus eligible. Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Parental Leave, 401k, STD/LTD, Discretionary PTO, HSA/FSA.
Actual compensation offered will be finalized at offer and may be above the posted range due to skill level, experience, industry specific knowledge, education/certifications, or geographic location. The offer represents the components of our total package.
Physical Requirements
The work for this position will be conducted in an office environment. The role may require maintaining a stationary position for extended periods of time, operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, attending to tasks for extended periods of time, and communicating accurate information effectively and efficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Closing Statement
We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Our company is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Salary : $180,000 - $250,000