Description
We are looking for an innovative, tech-forward Director of Global Design & Construction to lead our physical environment strategy into its next evolution. This role demands a unique combination of high-level strategic vision, a passion for experimentation, creativity, and a relentless commitment to world-class physical execution.
You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end design and construction of workspaces that serve as the tangible, physical manifestation of the local Cloudflare culture. You will also integrate an AI-first, data-driven approach to deliver projects, identifying opportunities to automate workflows, optimize budgets, and improve data-driven design decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Physical Execution & Cultural Identity: Lead the physical realization of Cloudflare’s global offices, designing and building spaces that authentically capture the vibe and culture of each local hub.
- Conceptualize and execute the AI Workflow: Architect how AI and automation can revolutionize legacy design and construction phases.
- Drive Spatial Experimentation: Implement pioneering internal qualitative and quantitative data-collection methods to evolve our global footprints.
- Evolve the Design Framework: Use data insights to challenge existing design assumptions and iterate on our physical footprints.
- Predictive Capital & Site Strategy: Collaborate with Real Estate and FP&A teams to direct predictive modeling concepts for site selection and financial risk mitigation.
- CapEx Budget Ownership & Financial Governance: Own and manage the global capital expenditure (CapEx) budget, delivering accurate multi-year financial forecasting.
- Executive Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as the strategic bridge between internal executive business customers and external delivery partners.
- Lifecycle Handover & Commissioning: Establish rigorous commissioning protocols to ensure flawless handovers from construction completion to local Workplace Operations teams.
- Global Pipeline Governance & Compliance: Oversee a global project pipeline across all international hubs and time zones, ensuring compliance with local laws.
Requirements:
- 10-12+ years of experience leading interior design and complex construction project management.
- Proven track record of successfully directing a global corporate office portfolio in excess of 250,000+ total square feet.
- Curiosity for how technology can optimize human interaction.
- Knowledge of technical infrastructure (MEP systems, architectural principles, AV/IT).
- Outstanding leadership and collaboration skills.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Certifications: LEED, WELL, or PMP Certifications.
- Advanced Technical Skills: Experience with AI-enhanced workflows, generative design platforms.
Compensation:
- Estimated annual salary of $223,000 - $307,000 for Bay Area based hires.
Benefits:
- Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical/Rx Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Spending Accounts, Fertility & Family Forming Benefits, On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program, Global Travel Medical Insurance.
- Financial Benefits: Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, Life & Accident Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Stock Participation Plan.
- Time Off: Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave, Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave.