CLOUDHQ - Critical Infrastructure Director at CloudHQ LLC

Description

Who We Are

Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient and resilient data center solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our growing organization was founded by the pioneer of data center REITs. CloudHQ has state-of-the-art data center sites located in two Northern Virginia locations, as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo, and we anticipate exponential growth over the next several years both in the US and abroad.

What The Role Entails

The Director of Critical Infrastructure plays a pivotal role within CloudHQ’s development team, overseeing utility coordination for data center projects. This position is responsible for managing all phases of assigned developments, with a strong focus on accelerating time-to-market, ensuring timely project delivery, and optimizing cost efficiency. The Director serves as a key representative of CloudHQ’s development function, both internally across departments and externally with partners and stakeholders. Acting as the primary point of contact for all utility-related activities, this role leads coordination efforts with general contractors and design teams, while serving as the main liaison between CloudHQ and external project stakeholders.

What You Get to Do

• Lead and support master planning, entitlement, and permitting efforts for data center developments.
• Serve as the primary liaison with utility providers, managing all communications and ensuring alignment across multiple projects.
• Evaluate existing utility infrastructure and identify required upgrades or enhancements in collaboration with utility partners.
• Prepare and deliver critical documentation to utility companies, including load requests, project schedules, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to provide site plans, engineering reports, and other required materials.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of utility infrastructure development—from planning through construction completion—ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Ensure all utility development activities comply with internal engineering standards and construction protocols.
• Conduct in-depth research on utility development processes, regulatory requirements, permitting procedures, and entitlement pathways.
• Develop and issue RFPs for design services; evaluate proposals and make award recommendations based on technical and financial criteria.
• Lead the development and management of project budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic and financial objectives.
• Negotiate contracts with consultants, vendors, and service providers to support project execution.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to establish and maintain project schedules and milestones.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, municipalities, and community groups.
• Represent CloudHQ in communications with adjacent property owners and neighborhood organizations as needed.
• Monitor and manage project budgets throughout the development lifecycle to ensure fiscal discipline and transparency.
• Generate and present executive-level reports on project status, risks, and performance metrics.
• Provide leadership and oversight to project teams and consultants, ensuring accountability and high-quality outcomes.
• Participate in Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) and other project meetings, driving follow-up actions and ensuring alignment across teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

 What You Bring to The Role

• A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a similar field of study
• A minimum of 10+ years’ experience in managing utility infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience in engaging and coordinating with utility providers, energy companies, and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels, fostering strong relationships and partnerships.
• Solid technical understanding of utility infrastructure systems and methodologies.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Flexible and proactive approach to both expected and unexpected tasks, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally with diverse teams and facilitate productive discussions.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Experience in complex commercial development is required in lieu of data center-specific experience.
• Adept at resolving challenges using a combination of analytical thinking, technical expertise, and organizational insight.
• Highly responsible with a strong work ethic; leads by example in attendance, attitude, and technical output.
• Effective team player who thrives in cross-functional environments and drives results through collaboration and networking.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for working in fast-paced, dynamic settings and contributing to strategic initiatives.
• Innovative and forward-thinking, consistently seeking improvements and challenging the status quo.
• Self-motivated and passionate, with a strong drive to succeed without the need for external encouragement.

Travel:

Ability to travel to data center sites, client meetings, trainings or conferences as requested and required.

What We Offer

CloudHQ’s people and culture are the most enriching aspects that make us a great place to work. We are strengthened by industry experts who bring extensive knowledge, skill, and experience; leaders who bring vision, innovation and commitment to our people; and an expanding team of individuals who believe in that vision, and bring their best to support their customers and team.

Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and rewarding incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability), 401(k) with match, 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, development opportunities, and the ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CloudHQ is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.