Senior Regional Construction Manager

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on quality. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in key markets across the United States, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building the future of sustainable digital infrastructure. Rowan is owned and managed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners.

Role Summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Sr. Regional Construction Manager to oversee multiple large-scale data center builds across a defined region.

The Sr. Manager will need to be strategic in helping develop and establish systems, processes, and procedures required for the success of the Construction Management organization. In addition, the position can also be tactical in supporting the site construction teams on specific project issues.

The successful candidate will bring leadership experience, technical expertise specific to the development of large-scale data center campus environments, and the ability to develop systems that enable rapid, high-quality decision-making to keep projects on track. This role also requires assisting building a capable field team, enhancing their skills to support Rowan’s operational goals while fostering growth in line with company standards.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional project and construction management skills, strong technical expertise, and the ability to work cross-functionally with various teams and stakeholders. Furthermore, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment is crucial.

Travel: Ability to travel up to (50%)

Compensation: $150-$185K (Offers Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead Construction Programs and Project Oversight Oversee end-to-end construction for regional data center projects, from development to delivery, serving as Rowan's construction representative. Provide crucial input during the site selection and development phases by assessing potential sites, evaluating new vendors, and coordinating with engineering and development teams to align with strategic growth goals.

• Team Building and Career Development Support Serve as a people leader for the regional construction team, fostering a high-performance culture through active coaching, mentorship, and focus on career development. Provide clear direction, empower team members to take ownership of their work, and support their professional growth through regular feedback, skill-building opportunities, and performance development planning. Ensure alignment between individual goals and Rowan’s broader construction and organizational objectives.

• Bid Evaluation and GC Selection Support bid evaluation and General Contractor selection efforts, ensuring alignment with safety requirements, scope delineation, project budgets, timelines, and quality requirements. Collaborate with Project Management to develop a Go/No-Go matrix to streamline vendor assessments and make data-driven decisions for project award recommendations.

• Ensure Site Specific Permitting and Permit Sign Off
  Ensure the site team is fully in control and can deliver on all site-specific permitting processes on an accelerated timeframe, taking the process from entitlements to full building and/or tenant improvement permit approval. Also, ensure sign-off of permits meeting or exceeding the established delivery dates.

• Development of Team and Decision-Making Processes Establish processes that empower on-site resources to make timely, high-quality decisions without impacting overall operations. Mentor and develop field personnel, enhancing their skills to support project goals while encouraging cross-functional awareness. Create frameworks to enable swift decision-making and effective risk management, enabling Rowan to meet project milestones efficiently.

• Community Development
  Support the regional establishment of Rowan as a valued partner in the community, specifically leading a construction management team to support community development.

• Stakeholder Reporting and Communications Prepare and deliver project updates for executive stakeholders, including weekly and monthly status reports, milestone briefs, and investor communications. Provide Board briefings on key project developments, schedules, forecasts, and critical contractual milestone