Director, Global Design & Construction

Cloudflare, Inc

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Francisco, CAAustin, TX
Salary
$223,000–$307,000 / yr
Posted
16 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $248k
This role $265k
$172k most similar roles pay here $322k

This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $212,062–$283,312 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $265k versus about $248k for comparable roles.

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About Cloudflare, Inc

Cloudflare is a prominent cloud services and security company that provides content delivery network (CDN), DDoS mitigation, and Zero Trust security services to millions of internet properties.

Cloudflare, Inc currently has 190 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Director, Global Design & Construction

As the Director, Global Design & Construction, you will lead the physical environment strategy and oversee the end-to-end design and construction of global workspaces that reflect local culture. You will manage the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept to final commissioning, while coordinating with architects, general contractors, and internal stakeholders like IT and Legal. A primary focus involves integrating an AI-first, data-driven approach to automate workflows, optimize budgets, and improve design decisions through predictive modeling and automated review pipelines. You will also manage the global capital expenditure budget and oversee large-scale tenant improvements across international hubs. The role requires expertise in interior design, construction project management, MEP systems, and architectural principles. You will utilize data-driven insights to evolve physical footprints while ensuring all projects comply with local laws and high-performance building standards.

What you'll do

  • Lead the end-to-end design and construction of global offices to reflect local culture and brand identity.
  • Architect and implement AI-driven workflows to automate project lifecycle tasks like vendor onboarding, cost estimation, and risk identification.
  • Develop data-driven spatial designs by analyzing real-time occupancy patterns and employee feedback loops.
  • Manage the global capital expenditure (CapEx) budget, including multi-year forecasting and executive financial reporting.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between internal executives and external partners like architects, general contractors, and furniture dealers.
  • Oversee a global project pipeline ensuring all construction activities comply with local laws and sustainability standards.
  • Establish rigorous commissioning protocols to ensure seamless handovers from construction completion to local operations teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Project Management, Interior Design, or Engineering.
  • 10-12+ years of experience leading interior design and complex construction project management for high-growth technology companies or global enterprises.
  • Proven track record of directing a global corporate office portfolio exceeding 250,000 total square feet.
  • Knowledge of technical infrastructure including MEP systems, architectural principles, and AV/IT integration with automated building systems.
  • Ability to manage global capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets, multi-year financial forecasting, and cost-variance reporting.
  • Capability to travel globally and work in-office at least three days a week.
  • LEED, WELL, or PMP certifications (preferred).
  • Export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations.

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