Vice President – Data Center Construction

Job Ref: 10122

United States
Renewable Energy
Permanent

About the job

 

Vice President – Data Center Construction ¦ Mission-Critical Infrastructure – USA | Central U.S. | Flexible Location

$Excellent + Bonus + Long-Term Incentives + Benefits Package

 

Are you ready to lead large-scale construction programs across high-growth hyperscale data center markets? Do you enjoy building high-performing teams, optimizing delivery, and ensuring precision execution from site selection through commissioning? If you're looking for a pivotal regional leadership role in mission-critical infrastructure — this could be for you.

 

The Company

A fast-scaling private data center developer delivering next-gen infrastructure for global cloud, AI, and enterprise clients.

Backed by long-term capital and decades of real estate and tech expertise, they combine speed, flexibility, and end-to-end control — from site acquisition to operations. With an expanding footprint across the U.S. and Europe, they’re building high-performance campuses that power the world’s most demanding digital workloads.

Now entering a new phase of growth, they’re hiring senior leaders to help drive delivery at scale.

 

The Role

As Vice President – Data Center Construction, you will:

  • Oversee end-to-end delivery of multiple hyperscale and build-to-suit projects across your assigned U.S. region
  • Lead cross-functional construction teams, including project managers, site leads, and technical consultants
  • Manage construction schedules, contractor performance, and site-level reporting
  • Own project-level P&L oversight, change orders, and executive reporting
  • Partner with national leadership, design, and commercial teams to ensure alignment and consistency
  • Build strong working relationships with general contractors, trade partners, and commissioning teams
  • Enforce safety, quality, and technical standards across all regional builds
  • Represent the business externally with key delivery partners and internal stakeholders

 

The Person

Ideal candidates will bring:

  • 10+ years of experience delivering data center or mission-critical construction projects
  • Proven ability to lead multi-site programs and regionally distributed teams
  • A deep understanding of Tier III/IV data center MEP systems and technical interfaces
  • Strong commercial acumen around budget ownership, vendor management, and delivery metrics
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills to align teams and navigate complex builds
  • A collaborative, problem-solving mindset with the ability to operate in a high-growth, fast-paced environment

 

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus
  • Long-term incentive structure aligned with business growth
  • Full medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Generous PTO and flexible work structure
  • High-growth platform with clear long-term progression to national leadership

 

 

Due to the dynamic growth and accelerated build of a regional organisation your progression opportunities will be limited only by your desire to succeed.

 

If you are looking for a broad and challenging role with prospects to match, make your application without delay.

 

Isabella Monteiro
Isabella Monteiro

Principal Recruitment Consultant

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