This leader will oversee strategic front end construction activities associated with mission-critical data center infrastructure, including technical due diligence, contractor engagement, budgeting and scheduling, contract term negotiations, stakeholder coordination, and project execution readiness, as well as input on site selection processes. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise managing complex infrastructure programs and a proven ability to lead large-scale development initiatives in fast-paced hyperscale environments.
Why OCI
OCI is one of the fastest-growing cloud infrastructure organizations in the world, powering large-scale AI, enterprise, and next-generation cloud technologies. As OCI accelerates global expansion, this role offers a unique opportunity to directly influence the development of critical infrastructure that enables some of the world’s most advanced compute environments.
This is a highly visible leadership role with direct impact on OCI’s ability to scale globally. The successful candidate will help shape infrastructure strategy, drive execution across high-priority markets, and collaborate with world-class design and engineering, construction, and operations teams delivering transformational growth.
Responsibilities
· Lead construction front end planning activities for mission-critical OCI data center projects
· Drive construction project planning, technical due diligence, entitlement coordination, and participate in development strategy
· Partner with internal Lines of Business (LOBs), engineering teams, and executive stakeholders
· Manage relationships with general contractors, consultants, utilities, and development partners
· Drive budgeting, schedule management, and risk mitigation activities
· Support infrastructure scalability and operational readiness across multiple concurrent projects
· Identify and resolve project risks impacting schedule, cost, or delivery objectives
· Ensure alignment between business goals and infrastructure development priorities
· Contribute to long-term infrastructure planning and market expansion strategies
· Lead and mentor high-performing development and construction teams
Internal Responsibilities
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline
· 10+ years of experience managing mission-critical infrastructure or data center development projects
· Strong background in hyperscale data center pre-construction and facilities development or related discipline
· Experience managing large-scale capital construction programs across multiple sites
· Demonstrated leadership experience working with general contractors and cross-functional teams
· Strong understanding of development lifecycle, permitting, utilities, and construction delivery processes
· Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and complex stakeholder environments
· Excellent communication, executive presentation, and organizational leadership skills
· Experience supporting cloud infrastructure, AI infrastructure, or mission-critical environments preferred
External Responsibilities
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline
· 10+ years of experience managing mission-critical infrastructure or data center development projects
· Strong background in hyperscale data center pre-construction and facilities development or related discipline
· Experience managing large-scale capital construction programs across multiple sites
· Demonstrated leadership experience working with general contractors and cross-functional teams
· Strong understanding of development lifecycle, permitting, utilities, and construction delivery processes
· Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and complex stakeholder environments
· Excellent communication, executive presentation, and organizational leadership skills
· Experience supporting cloud infrastructure, AI infrastructure, or mission-critical environments preferred
