VP of Construction (Data Center)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Construction to provide executive leadership across multiple active construction markets, ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects from pre-construction through commissioning and closeout. This individual will oversee Construction Directors, drive capital project execution, manage multi-million-dollar CAPEX programs, and establish operational excellence across all regions. The ideal candidate brings extensive data center construction experience, a strong background managing both CSA and MEP scopes, and a proven ability to lead large, geographically dispersed teams while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for all construction activities across multiple active campuses and markets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Construction Directors responsible for regional project execution.
• Drive accountability for campus CAPEX budgets while ensuring compliance with financial controls and company policies.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, including:
  • Pre-construction planning
  • Competitive bidding and contractor selection
  • Construction execution
  • Commissioning
  • Project closeout and turnover to Operations
• Partner closely with Development, Finance, Operations, Sales, and Cost Management teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support customer engagement by ensuring construction commitments align with lease obligations and client expectations.
• Manage resource allocation for internal teams and third-party project management partners.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Review contractor proposals, evaluate major trade bid packages, develop project proformas, and provide executive-level cost analysis.
• Drive forecasting, variance analysis, budgeting, and continuous cost optimization initiatives.
• Identify cost drivers, evaluate alternative construction methods and technologies, and recommend value engineering opportunities.
• Establish best practices by incorporating lessons learned across projects to improve future execution.
• Coordinate construction activities with Operations to minimize disruptions to existing facilities.
• Prepare executive reports and project updates for senior leadership on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Conduct performance reviews, coach team members, and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• 10-15 years of construction leadership experience required; 15-20+ years preferred.
• Demonstrated executive leadership experience overseeing large-scale construction organizations.
• Extensive data center construction experience.
• Strong background managing both:
  • CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural)
  • MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing)
• Proven success delivering large, complex construction projects from planning through turnover.
• Strong expertise in construction estimating, cost analysis, forecasting, and CAPEX management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
• Strong project management and decision-making capabilities.