Campus Director

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Campus Director

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Hyperscale Campus Director to oversee the strategic planning, development, and operations of a large-scale data center campus with 8 buildings. This individual will be a member of the account’s leadership team and requires someone with experience in hyperscale operations, campus-wide infrastructure management, and greenfield construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for hyperscale campus developments ranging from 500MW to 1GW+ capacity
• Develop and execute long-term strategic plans for campus expansion and optimization
• Lead master planning initiatives for multi-phase campus buildouts spanning 100+ acres
• Drive innovation in campus design to meet evolving hyperscale customer requirements
• Establish campus-wide operational excellence standards and performance metrics
• Manage an expanded team of up to 300 dedicated FTE, including partnership with HR on talent cycle planning, recruiting, and employee development
• Ensure SLA compliance and customer satisfaction

• Coordinate with local municipalities, utility providers, and regulatory bodies for large-scale infrastructure projects

• Manage relationships with general contractors, design firms, and specialty consultants as necessary during construction of greenfield facilities
• Oversee construction schedules for concurrent multi-building development programs while ensuring construction standards and deployment timelines are met

• Develop and manage campus budgets including campus-level P&L responsibility and performance metrics

• Foster collaborative relationships across corporate functions and regional teams

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in data center operations, development, or critical infrastructure
• 5+ years of direct experience working with hyperscale or cloud providers
• Proven track record managing large-scale real estate development projects ($500M+)
• Experience in executive-level client relationship management

• Deep understanding of hyperscale business models, technical requirements, and operational standards
• Extensive knowledge of data center infrastructure including power, cooling, networking, and security systems

• Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams (50+ direct and indirect reports)
• Crisis management and problem-solving capabilities in high-stakes environments

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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