Deeter AnalyticsRemote
Director of Data Center Construction & Engineering
United States
Full-time
1 week ago
Key skills
Data Center ConstructionMEP Systems DesignLiquid Cooling InfrastructureMedium Voltage DistributionCAPEX Budget ManagementHPC ExposureThermal ManagementSafety ComplianceProject ManagementVendor NegotiationCrisis ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipAIArtificial IntelligenceAnalyticsLeadership
About this role
Deeter Analytics is building the infrastructure that powers the future of Artificial Intelligence. They are seeking a seasoned Director of Data Center Construction & Engineering to lead the development of a flagship 50MW AI Inference Data Center, focusing on high-density, liquid-cooling-ready facilities optimized for large-scale workloads.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the master planning for the 50MW campus, ensuring optimal utilization of power and space for high-density AI compute racks (50kW–100kW+ per rack)
- Collaborate with compute architects to design MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems that support specific inference hardware requirements, including Direct-to-Chip (DLC) or Rear Door Heat Exchanger (RDHx) cooling solutions
- Define Tier/redundancy levels (N+1, 2N) appropriate for real-time inference SLAs, balancing uptime with total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Select and manage Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms, General Contractors, and sub-contractors
- Own the capital budget ($XXX M+) and master schedule
- Drive critical path activities to ensure "First Packet" deadlines are met without compromising safety or quality
- Manage procurement strategies for long-lead equipment (generators, chillers, CDUs, switchgear) to mitigate supply chain volatility
- Manage relationships with local utility providers to secure substation delivery and ramp-up power capacity to 50MW
- Oversee the implementation of advanced cooling loops required for next-gen GPUs/TPUs, ensuring PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) targets of <1.2 are met
- Ensure all designs and construction activities comply with local building codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards (OSHA/HSE)
Requirements:
- 10+ Years of experience in mission-critical data center construction, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing projects exceeding 20MW
- Deep technical understanding of Medium Voltage (MV) electrical distribution and mechanical cooling thermodynamics
- Proven experience building facilities for high-density compute (AI, Crypto, or HPC)
- Experience with liquid cooling infrastructure is strictly required
- Experience managing CAPEX budgets in excess of $100M
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or PMP certification is highly preferred