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Director, Construction & Development

CyrusOne · Aurora, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a project that went over budget. What did you do and what did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they own financial outcomes honestly and changed how they manage cost.

How do you develop the project managers who report to you?

What they are checking: Whether they invest in their team's growth rather than just managing their workload.

Tell me about a time you partnered closely with Commissioning to resolve a technical issue.

What they are checking: Whether they work well with commissioning teams, which is key to delivering working buildings.

What would you do

Operations says a building they're about to take over isn't ready. How do you handle the turnover?

What they are checking: Whether they put a successful handoff ahead of hitting a date and work through the gaps.

Design and Procurement disagree on a piece of equipment that affects the schedule. How do you resolve it?

What they are checking: Whether they can bring partners to a decision based on project needs, not politics.

A contractor has a pattern of safety issues on one of your sites. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they enforce safety standards firmly, even with a contractor the project depends on.

About the work

How do you lead several data center projects at once in a region without any of them slipping?

What they are checking: Whether they have systems for portfolio oversight and know where to focus their own attention.

Walk me through how you'd handle a large change order request from a general contractor.

What they are checking: Whether they evaluate change orders with rigor and protect the owner without damaging the relationship.

What risks do you watch most closely on a data center build today?

What they are checking: Whether they understand current risks like long-lead equipment, power availability and labor.

How do you report project status to leadership so they get the real picture?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate risk and finances honestly and clearly, without spin.

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The full job description

As published by CyrusOne.

The Director, Construction & Development is responsible for overseeing the execution and delivery of data center development and construction projects within an assigned region. This role leads multiple concurrent projects from planning through commissioning and operational turnover, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with CyrusOne standards. The Director partners closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and vendors to support successful project delivery. Responsibilities: • Lead multiple data center development and construction projects within the assigned region. • Manage project execution from pre-construction planning through commissioning and turnover to Operations. • Oversee project schedules, budgets, forecasts, contracts, and change order processes. • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. • Identify and resolve project risks, technical issues, and construction challenges. • Monitor contractor, consultant, and vendor performance throughout the project lifecycle. • Provide project status updates, financial reporting, and risk assessments to leadership. • Lead and develop assigned team members, including direct supervision of project management staff. • Partner with Development, Design & Engineering, Operations, Commissioning, Procurement, and Finance teams to achieve project objectives. Qualifications: • 10+ years of construction management, project management, or mission-critical infrastructure experience. • Experience leading large-scale commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center construction projects. • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and project teams. • Strong understanding of construction project delivery, budgeting, forecasting, contract administration, and cost control. • Knowledge of mission-critical facility infrastructure and commissioning practices. • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects and locations. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction/project management software. • Ability to travel approximately 30-50% within the assigned region Education / Certifications : • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience. • Certified Project Manager (PMI) or similar project management certification (equivalent work experience may be substituted for certification) #LI-LC1 #LI-Onsite CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.

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