Job Title: Senior Vice President of Construction – Data Centers

Overview

Are you a visionary leader with extensive construction experience and a passion for driving large-scale data center projects to successful completion? Join our dynamic and rapidly growing company as we redefine the future of hyperscale and colocation data center development. As the Senior Vice President of Construction, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-value infrastructure projects throughout Northern Virginia, representing ownership interests while ensuring excellence in execution.

This role is an unparalleled opportunity for an experienced professional to act as the cornerstone for the successful development of state-of-the-art data center facilities. By leveraging your expertise, leadership skills, and strategic insight, you will manage diverse stakeholder relationships, oversee high-performing teams, and ensure that each project aligns with our company’s vision for excellence and operational uptime.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Development Execution

• Oversee the full lifecycle of data center development projects, from initial site planning and preconstruction to commissioning and turnover, on behalf of ownership.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meeting financial objectives.

Owner Representation

• Serve as the central interface between internal stakeholders (finance, operations, legal) and external delivery teams (general contractors, engineers, consultants).
• Foster alignment on project schedules, scopes, budgets, and overall goals.

Budget & Cost Management

• Develop, maintain, and refine project budget models.
• Proactively manage cash flow, cost forecasts, and funding draws in collaboration with internal finance teams.

Contractor & Vendor Oversight

• Lead the selection, negotiation, and performance management of general contractors (GCs) and consultants to meet budget and timeline expectations.
• Ensure all external teams deliver results in line with client commitments and company objectives.

Design & Permitting Coordination

• Work closely with entitlement teams to secure timely permits and approvals.
• Oversee design development to prioritize constructability, operational sustainability, and speed-to-market delivery.

Client-Facing Leadership

• Act as the face of the company when presenting progress updates to funding partners, hyperscale clients, and internal executives.
• Build long-term trust and transparency through precise and frequent reporting.

Risk & Quality Management

• Identify construction and delivery risks well in advance and develop actionable solutions.
• Maintain uncompromising standards for quality and operational uptime.

Team Development

• Build and mentor a high-performing construction team driven by delivery excellence, accountability, and collaboration.

Qualifications

Experience

• 10–15+ years of leadership experience in managing large-scale data center constructions, with at least 5 years spent on the owner/developer side or in an owner’s representative role.
• Proven track record in delivering hyperscale or colocation projects, especially with leading cloud services providers or enterprise end-users.
• Extensive knowledge of project management tools like Procore, Primavera, and financial modeling software.

Skills

• Strong executive presence with a polished ability to present to diverse audiences, including clients, investors, and C-suite leaders.
• Expertise in budgeting, AIA contract negotiations, permitting processes, and regulatory compliances.
• Highly adaptive to a fast-moving, matrixed environment, demonstrating strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees and/or recognized professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CCM, LEED) are a significant plus.

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background check.

Location & Travel

• Base Location: Northern Virginia (onsite presence required).
• Travel: Approximately 30–40% travel to project sites and headquarters as needed.

Day-to-Day

• Actively oversee project timelines, construction quality, and budget performance, ensuring that teams work together to meet or exceed expectations.
• Proactively communicate progress, risks, and solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and motivate team members to succeed in high-pressure environments while fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Collaborate with design and permitting teams to address challenges and refine strategies, maximizing the efficiency and sustainability of each project.
• Represent the organization in meetings with clients, partners, and community stakeholders with professionalism and precision.

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