SVP Global Construction

About the role

The VP/SVP for Global Construction at Yondr is responsible for leading the construction strategy and execution of hyperscale Data Center projects globally. This role ensures that Yondr's Construction standards meet the highest benchmarks for safety, quality, schedule, predictability, and cost competitiveness. Key responsibilities include overseeing global pre-ops safety, managing global construction delivery, conducting site due diligence, executing utilities, and managing the commissioning program.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for pre-ops safety globally for Yondr group.
• Accountable for Construction delivery globally and to lead the complete Construction delivery from inception through operations for multiple, concurrent Data Center projects, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and budgets.
• Accountable for global pre-construction through site due diligence, site acquisition and permitting periods.
• Accountable for global utility execution from connection agreement to energisation at site.
• Accountable for the global Commissioning program within Yondr ensuring fully compliant delivery to stakeholder and customer requirements.
• Support in building the global pipeline in line with Yondr's 5-year business plan.
• Collaborate effectively with the other pillars within the wider Data Center execution team, namely Design, Procurement, Cost/Commercial teams.
• Contribute to technical innovation developing new business strategies and Yondr DC blueprint.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Data Center Construction at scale is essential.
• Extensive experience in building and managing global execution teams across the construction industry.
• Extensive knowledge of the global construction industry supply chain with particular focus on Data Center construction, Design and build projects and global industry contract norms.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-cultural teams and external working relationships.
• Prioritization of large-scale, cross-functional, and multi-team projects, with significant capital project experience.
• Strong cost/commercial understanding, with the ability to appreciate the impact of technically led decisions on budget and schedule.
• Proven track record in effective risk mitigation and strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively, challenge traditional approaches, and develop innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in Construction management software and programs.

Qualifications and experience

• Extensive experience in Data Center Construction at scale is essential.
• Extensive experience in building and managing global execution teams across the construction industry.
• Extensive knowledge of the global construction industry supply chain with particular focus on Data Center construction, Design and build projects and global industry contract norms.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-cultural teams and external working relationships.
• Prioritization of large-scale, cross-functional, and multi-team projects, with significant capital project experience.
• Strong cost/commercial understanding, with the ability to appreciate the impact of technically led decisions on budget and schedule.
• Proven track record in effective risk mitigation and strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively, challenge traditional approaches, and develop innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in Construction management software and programs.

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Project management
• Construction management
• Cost/commercial understanding
• Risk mitigation
• Technical innovation

Benefits

• Foster a welcoming, safe and inclusive work environment.
• Provide support through benefits inclusive of all backgrounds.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with standard business hours.