VP of Construction - Data Center

• Construction Leadership: Oversee all construction operations across active markets, leading Construction Directors responsible for individual campuses and ensuring consistent execution, accountability, and performance.
• Project Delivery: Direct all phases of construction, including pre-construction planning, estimating, competitive bidding, contractor selection, construction execution, commissioning, and project closeout and turnover.
• Budget and Financial Management: Oversee campus-level CAPEX budgets, financial controls, cost forecasting, variance analysis, and project authorizations to ensure projects remain aligned with approved budgets and business objectives.
• Strategic Planning and Development: Partner with executive leadership and development teams to support site planning, project execution, and delivery strategies for new and existing data center campuses.
• Cost Analysis and Optimization: Provide executive-level estimating and cost analysis, review general contractor proposals and major trade bid packages, develop project proformas, and identify cost-saving opportunities, alternative technologies, and programmatic efficiencies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Development, Sales, Finance, Construction Cost, and Operations teams to align construction activities with business priorities, customer requirements, and long-term facility performance.
• Customer and Lease Requirements: Support sales and customer engagement efforts, ensuring construction deliverables meet contractual lease obligations, customer specifications, and committed delivery schedules.
• Resource and Workflow Management: Direct resource allocation, project workflows, and workload distribution for internal teams and third-party project management personnel across multiple markets.
• Contractor and Vendor Management: Establish and maintain strategic relationships with general contractors, trade partners, and vendors, including contractor qualification, bid evaluation, service agreements, and ongoing performance management.
• Operational Integration: Partner with Operations teams to align design standards and construction execution with facility maintenance, reliability, and ongoing operational requirements.
• Team Development: Build a collaborative, high-performing construction organization through coaching, performance management, professional development, and constructive feedback.
• Continuous Improvement: Incorporate lessons learned, project performance data, and customer feedback into future builds to improve quality, cost efficiency, and delivery consistency.
• Executive Reporting: Oversee the preparation and presentation of monthly and quarterly construction, financial, and project performance reports for executive leadership.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10-15 years of management experience required; 15-20 years preferred.
• Required experience in data center construction, including the delivery of complex, large-scale projects.
• Extensive experience managing both CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction scopes.
• Proven track record overseeing large-scale construction projects and programs from initial planning through commissioning and operational turnover.
• Strong expertise in construction estimating, cost analysis, CAPEX budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
• Demonstrated success leading senior construction teams across multiple projects, campuses, or geographic markets.
• Experience evaluating general contractor proposals, major trade bids, project proformas, and contractor agreements.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, vendor management, project authorizations, and cost optimization strategies.
• Exceptional leadership, team development, and performance management capabilities.
• Ability to drive collaboration and alignment across executive leadership, construction, development, finance, sales, and operations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across a large portfolio of projects.
• Willingness to travel extensively, with travel expected to reach up to 90%, potentially increasing as business needs evolve.

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