Category Director, General Contractor

Strategic Sourcing, Contract & Commercial Management Lead sourcing strategies, commercial negotiations, and contract execution for General Contractors (GC), and other critical service providers. Collaborate with Legal, Construction, Cost Management, and Execution teams to align commercial strategies with program requirements. Provide strategic oversight of contractual agreements, commercial risk, change management, supplier performance, and contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Establish and maintain executive-level relationships with suppliers, contractors, and key stakeholders to drive performance, innovation, and business value. Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, contractual, and operational risks to protect project and business objectives. Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, procurement standards, and governance frameworks.

Drive operational excellence through performance monitoring, reporting, forecasting, and implementation of best practices across the portfolio. Manage the administration of the contract with our stakeholders as the Subject Matter Expert and the appointed person to manage all notices, changes, claims and other Contractual Matters.

Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 5+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 6+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations OR equivalent experience.

These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 7+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 8+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations OR equivalent experience.

Robust knowledge of supply chain, specifically contract management, background on large construction capital projects; large scale engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) experience is a plus Knowledge of various contract methods (Design, Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, CM, EPCM, etc.) Familiarity with multiple contract pricing formats (lump sum, T&M, unit price, etc.)

Ability to manage a large and diverse group of stakeholders Road based knowledge of contractual components - T&Cs, technical scope, pricing, and schedule Knowledge of the data center industry Demonstrated strategic thinker and proven leadership with strong relationship management ability Effectively evaluates information/data to influence decisions and drive resolution Experience working in construction/capital projects and integration of supply chain activities into Engineering, Procurement and Construction