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Kirt Schmidt is Director of Development & Construction at PowerHouse Data Centers, where he leads the design, construction and day-to-day operations for the company’s Grand Prairie campus in the Dallas, Texas metro. With nearly two decades of experience in the construction industry, 17 of those focused specifically on data centers, Kirt brings deep technical knowledge and project leadership to large-scale, mission-critical environments.

Before joining PowerHouse, Kirt spent 19 years at Holder Construction, where he advanced from Trade Responsible Engineer to Senior Project Manager. During his time there, he contributed to 22 major construction projects across nine states and oversaw complex developments totaling more than340 MW of data center capacity. His work ranged from fast-paced hyperscale builds to institutional partnerships, including projects for Fortune 500companies, higher education institutions and confidential clients.

Kirt holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction from Iowa State University. He also served for six years in the U.S. Army National Guard, where he developed the sense of discipline and team accountability that still shapes his work today.

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