VP of Operations

Responsibilities

• Lead all electrical operations across Texas, including active data center campuses and new market expansion
• Build and scale operational infrastructure to support concurrent, large-scale data center builds
• Standardize execution strategies across projects to ensure speed, consistency, and quality
• Partner with commissioning teams to ensure seamless turnover and uptime reliability
• Own full P&L responsibility for the Texas electrical operations portfolio
• Oversee cost control, productivity tracking, and margin performance across all projects
• Manage contractual risk, change order strategy, and procurement planning for long-lead equipment
• Develop and execute workforce strategies to meet Texas labor demands, including scaling field labor for peak builds
• Build relationships with local labor sources, training programs, and staffing pipelines
• Optimize crew mix, productivity, and supervision ratios across multiple concurrent projects
• Partner with business development to secure hyperscale and colocation clients in Texas
• Serve as executive contact for key clients including owners, developers, and general contractors
• Support pursuit strategies, interviews, and operational positioning for new awards
• Drive procurement strategies for critical equipment (switchgear, generators, UPS systems, etc.)
• Integrate prefabrication and modular construction approaches to improve schedule and efficiency
• Collaborate with vendors and manufacturers to mitigate supply chain risks
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture across all projects
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, client standards, and commissioning protocols
• Drive quality control processes aligned with mission-critical expectations
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of project executives, directors, and field leadership
• Establish clear accountability, KPIs, and performance expectations
• Mentor future leaders and build depth within the organization to support growth

Qualifications

• Ability to assume responsibility, interface, and effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Positive and teachable attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to lead large operational teams and deliver results across multiple concurrent projects
• Strong knowledge of Texas labor market dynamics and the regional construction environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• 15+ years of electrical construction experience, with significant focus on data centers or mission-critical environments
• 7–10+ years in senior operational leadership roles with direct P&L responsibility
• Proven experience delivering hyperscale or large colocation data center projects in Texas or similar high-growth markets
• Extensive relevant construction experience will be considered in lieu of formal education