Vice President, Construction (ORD)

About The Role

The Vice President of Construction is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of Prime Data Centers' development projects, overseeing all phases from planning and design through commissioning and handoff to operations. This executive leader partners closely with Sales, Operations, Acquisitions, Engineering, and Finance teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• 15+ years of progressive construction experience.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing large-scale, mission-critical projects.
• Proven experience delivering high-value construction projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strong experience managing large CAPEX programs and complex contractor relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Direct data center construction experience.
• Knowledge of hyperscale and colocation data center environments.
• Experience with commissioning, mission-critical infrastructure, and multi-site construction programs.
• Deep understanding of construction safety, permitting, and compliance requirements.
• Background with hyperscale, colocation, mission-critical, industrial, or large infrastructure projects.
• Strong financial and operational acumen.
• Proven ability to scale teams across multiple geographic regions.
• Strategic thinker who can align construction execution with broader business goals.