H-1B Visa Data Center Construction Jobs
Data center construction roles, covering project management, MEP engineering, commissioning, and site supervision, qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Employers in hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center buildouts have active H-1B filing histories.
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Headquartered in the Greater Washington area, American Real Estate Partners (AREP) is a US-based leading institutional fund manager and real estate partner with over $13 billion deployed across key U.S. markets. Specializing in data center, residential, industrial, and office assets, AREP has acquired more than 34 million square feet of Class A real estate and currently manages over 25 million square feet.
PowerHouse Data Centers, a wholly owned division of AREP, is a developer and owner of next-generation data centers and provides technical real estate solutions for hyperscalers across the country. Backed by strategic joint venture partnerships, PowerHouse leverages its proven leadership and best-in-class technical expertise to deliver innovative real estate solutions.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director, Data Center Development & Construction will coordinate the daily activities involved with the entitlement, design, construction, and promotion of data center projects. This position reports to SVP, Data Center Development & Construction. The candidate will interact with consultants, design and engineering teams, general contractors, equipment suppliers, capital partners, and other project stakeholders as necessary.
The incumbent will be directly responsible for all project development tasks, including but not limited to management of project budgets, scheduling, consultant and contractor procurement and contract administration, and overall project and/or development delivery and performance.
This role is based out of the Project Site in Irving, TX, with minimum 25% travel requirements to HQ. Additionally, travel could expand to additional project sites in the future.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead the data center project development and project management throughout the entire project life cycle.
- Coordinate and manage consultant activity during the entitlement and design development stage of projects. Commission reports (utility, wetlands, environmental, geotechnical) and access results as they relate to project development.
- Assist in the preparation of project business plans, including marketing strategy, budget, capital requirements and exit strategies.
- Assist in the preparation of pro-forma models for project financial analysis.
- Assist in development and execution of project Sustainability plans.
- Implement and report on project status on a daily basis.
- Manage entitlement requirements with the responsible public agencies. Maintain relationships and coordinate with responsible public agencies on entitlement related issues.
- Prepare development budgets and manage costs to remain within budget constraints. Also prepare and manage development and project schedules including negotiation and resolution of critical path conflicts.
- Help assure that the organization is in compliance with local, state and Federal laws and permits and perform other related duties as assigned.
- Directly interface with construction general contractors throughout all phases: bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list. Responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement RFP requirements for project bids and review bidders' qualifications, analyze and evaluate bids and negotiate contracts as required. Manage contracts and agreements and enforce provisions as necessary.
- Plan and schedule work over the course of one or several months; defines tasks, priorities and work schedules in order to meet overall objectives of broadly defined work assignments.
- Developing comprehensive construction project scopes and requests for proposals.
- Performing financial analysis of construction projects.
- Managing construction documents, including submittal reviews, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
- Implementing construction project quality control measures.
- Recording and reporting key construction metrics to team and management.
- Serving as a leader within internal and external teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture/planning, business or related field, or additional significant relevant working experience in lieu of degree.
- 10+ years of construction or development project management experience on mission-critical or technically complex commercial construction projects, including data centers or high-density MEP environments.
- Advanced knowledge of the data center development, design, and construction principles and practices.
- Intermediate experience of financial models to understand the financial feasibility of projects.
- Ability to interpret federal, state, and local ordinances, regulations and past approvals pertaining to the development of assets.
- Skilled in drafting agreements and editing legal documents related to design and construction.
- Ability to handle complete infrastructure development life cycle for multiple projects and deadlines and generate detail-oriented work-product.
- Skilled in developing, coordinating and maintaining project schedules.
- Skilled in developing and executing project level Sustainability plans, including comprehensive understanding of relevant data center sustainability metrics (e.g., PUE, WUE).
- Experience with project risk management and mitigation strategies.
- Self-starter and team-player with ability to identify problems and develop creative solutions in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior management, technical consultants, public agency staff, fellow employees, public officials and community members.
- Analytical ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze information to make decisions that affect the overall operations or results.
- Strong proficiency of computer software, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite, Yardi, Primavera P6, Aconex.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with any or all of the following background are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Advanced business, real estate, or other related degrees.
- Project management (PMP) or construction management (CCM) certifications.
- Experienced in hyperscale turn-key data center projects.
- Specific knowledge of the data center entitlement and permitting process a plus.
- Experienced in real estate development and/or finance.
- Cloud based project management software a plus (Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud).
AREP offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life and supplemental life insurance and short and long-term disability insurance. Our package includes Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount Program.
AREP is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
If you require special accommodation, please email HR@americanrepartners.com.
AREP does not accept unsolicited resumes or identifiable candidate information from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited information will not be considered for engagement purposes.
INTRODUCTION
Headquartered in the Greater Washington area, American Real Estate Partners (AREP) is a US-based leading institutional fund manager and real estate partner with over $13 billion deployed across key U.S. markets. Specializing in data center, residential, industrial, and office assets, AREP has acquired more than 34 million square feet of Class A real estate and currently manages over 25 million square feet.
PowerHouse Data Centers, a wholly owned division of AREP, is a developer and owner of next-generation data centers and provides technical real estate solutions for hyperscalers across the country. Backed by strategic joint venture partnerships, PowerHouse leverages its proven leadership and best-in-class technical expertise to deliver innovative real estate solutions.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director, Data Center Development & Construction will coordinate the daily activities involved with the entitlement, design, construction, and promotion of data center projects. This position reports to SVP, Data Center Development & Construction. The candidate will interact with consultants, design and engineering teams, general contractors, equipment suppliers, capital partners, and other project stakeholders as necessary.
The incumbent will be directly responsible for all project development tasks, including but not limited to management of project budgets, scheduling, consultant and contractor procurement and contract administration, and overall project and/or development delivery and performance.
This role is based out of the Project Site in Irving, TX, with minimum 25% travel requirements to HQ. Additionally, travel could expand to additional project sites in the future.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead the data center project development and project management throughout the entire project life cycle.
- Coordinate and manage consultant activity during the entitlement and design development stage of projects. Commission reports (utility, wetlands, environmental, geotechnical) and access results as they relate to project development.
- Assist in the preparation of project business plans, including marketing strategy, budget, capital requirements and exit strategies.
- Assist in the preparation of pro-forma models for project financial analysis.
- Assist in development and execution of project Sustainability plans.
- Implement and report on project status on a daily basis.
- Manage entitlement requirements with the responsible public agencies. Maintain relationships and coordinate with responsible public agencies on entitlement related issues.
- Prepare development budgets and manage costs to remain within budget constraints. Also prepare and manage development and project schedules including negotiation and resolution of critical path conflicts.
- Help assure that the organization is in compliance with local, state and Federal laws and permits and perform other related duties as assigned.
- Directly interface with construction general contractors throughout all phases: bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list. Responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement RFP requirements for project bids and review bidders' qualifications, analyze and evaluate bids and negotiate contracts as required. Manage contracts and agreements and enforce provisions as necessary.
- Plan and schedule work over the course of one or several months; defines tasks, priorities and work schedules in order to meet overall objectives of broadly defined work assignments.
- Developing comprehensive construction project scopes and requests for proposals.
- Performing financial analysis of construction projects.
- Managing construction documents, including submittal reviews, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
- Implementing construction project quality control measures.
- Recording and reporting key construction metrics to team and management.
- Serving as a leader within internal and external teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture/planning, business or related field, or additional significant relevant working experience in lieu of degree.
- 10+ years of construction or development project management experience on mission-critical or technically complex commercial construction projects, including data centers or high-density MEP environments.
- Advanced knowledge of the data center development, design, and construction principles and practices.
- Intermediate experience of financial models to understand the financial feasibility of projects.
- Ability to interpret federal, state, and local ordinances, regulations and past approvals pertaining to the development of assets.
- Skilled in drafting agreements and editing legal documents related to design and construction.
- Ability to handle complete infrastructure development life cycle for multiple projects and deadlines and generate detail-oriented work-product.
- Skilled in developing, coordinating and maintaining project schedules.
- Skilled in developing and executing project level Sustainability plans, including comprehensive understanding of relevant data center sustainability metrics (e.g., PUE, WUE).
- Experience with project risk management and mitigation strategies.
- Self-starter and team-player with ability to identify problems and develop creative solutions in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with senior management, technical consultants, public agency staff, fellow employees, public officials and community members.
- Analytical ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze information to make decisions that affect the overall operations or results.
- Strong proficiency of computer software, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite, Yardi, Primavera P6, Aconex.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with any or all of the following background are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Advanced business, real estate, or other related degrees.
- Project management (PMP) or construction management (CCM) certifications.
- Experienced in hyperscale turn-key data center projects.
- Specific knowledge of the data center entitlement and permitting process a plus.
- Experienced in real estate development and/or finance.
- Cloud based project management software a plus (Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud).
AREP offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life and supplemental life insurance and short and long-term disability insurance. Our package includes Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, 401(k) plan with employer match, Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount Program.
AREP is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
If you require special accommodation, please email HR@americanrepartners.com.
AREP does not accept unsolicited resumes or identifiable candidate information from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited information will not be considered for engagement purposes.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Data Center Construction
Verify your role meets specialty occupation standards
Data center construction covers a wide range of titles. USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific role requires a degree in a directly related field, so confirm your job duties and title align with O*NET before applying.
Target hyperscale and colocation general contractors
Large-scale buildout contractors and owner-operators running multi-site programs file H-1Bs most consistently. Search Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified LCA filing history for construction and engineering occupations.
Get your credentials evaluated before the LCA stage
If your degree is from outside the U.S., have a NACES-member credential evaluator confirm it's equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree before your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL.
Understand prevailing wage tiers for your specific SOC code
Data center construction roles can fall under multiple SOC codes with different wage levels. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your exact occupation code and work location before negotiating your offer.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled before accepting an offer
STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify enrollment, and many construction employers aren't enrolled by default. Ask about E-Verify status during the offer stage, not after you've already accepted.
File premium processing if your project start date is fixed
Data center construction projects run on rigid schedules. If your role has a hard mobilization date, ask your employer to file premium processing with USCIS to get a decision within 15 business days and avoid project delays.
H-1B Visa Data Center Construction: Frequently Asked Questions
Do data center construction jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the specific role determines eligibility. USCIS requires that the position normally demands a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related specialty. Project engineers, MEP engineers, commissioning managers, and technical program managers typically qualify. General site labor, trades supervision without a degree requirement, and broad construction management roles may face more scrutiny.
Which employers in data center construction sponsor H-1B visas?
Hyperscale owner-operators, large-scale general contractors, and MEP engineering firms with active multi-site buildout programs tend to have the most consistent H-1B filing histories. Use Migrate Mate to search by employer and occupation code, filtering for companies with verified LCA filings in construction and engineering roles.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new data center construction employer mid-project?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current status is valid and you've been in H-1B status for at least 180 days. Confirm the new employer has filed before your last day at the current company.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect data center construction offers?
Your employer must certify through an LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation code and work location. Data center construction roles span several SOC codes with different wage levels. The OFLC Wage Search lets you verify the applicable wage tier for your specific title before you negotiate your offer letter.
Does traveling to multiple job sites affect my H-1B status in construction?
Multi-site work is permitted but requires careful LCA management. Your employer must file a separate LCA or an amended I-129 for each metropolitan statistical area where you'll work for more than 90 continuous days. Short-term placement under the H-1B short-term placement rule covers up to 30 days at unlisted locations in a year without a new LCA.