SVP of Construction | Hyperscale Data Center Infrastructure

We're building the physical backbone of the AI era - and we're looking for an elite construction executive to lead it.

A rapidly scaling digital infrastructure company is hiring a Senior Vice President of Construction to own end-to-end delivery of its hyperscale data center portfolio across North America. This is a rare opportunity to lead construction at scale, with the capital, mandate, and executive support to build a world-class delivery function.

THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the C-Suite, the SVP of Construction will own the full construction lifecycle - from site readiness and contractor procurement through commissioning and turnover - across a portfolio of hyperscale and edge data center projects.

You will build and lead a high-performance internal construction team, establish delivery standards, and drive accountability across a broad ecosystem of GCs, subcontractors, and technical partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Own end-to-end delivery of all active and pipeline hyperscale construction projects
Lead, hire, and scale an internal construction management team
Drive procurement strategy and manage GC/subcontractor relationships
Partner with Real Estate, Development, and Engineering on pre-construction planning
Establish project controls, reporting cadences, and risk mitigation frameworks
Manage construction budgets in excess of $1B+ across concurrent projects
Interface with AHJs, utilities, and permitting bodies to accelerate approvals
Ensure quality, safety, and schedule performance across all active sites
Contribute to M&A diligence and greenfield site feasibility assessments

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

15+ years of large-scale construction delivery experience
Deep expertise in mission-critical, data center, or advanced manufacturing construction
Proven track record managing $500M+ construction programs
Experience leading teams in a high-growth, owner/developer environment
Strong command of design-build and CM-at-risk delivery models
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across geographies
Executive presence with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
Background in civil, structural, MEP, or a related technical discipline preferred

WHY THIS ROLE

The company is well-capitalised, growing aggressively, and operating at the intersection of AI and critical infrastructure.
Competitive executive compensation package including equity participation and a lucrative commission structure.
It's a unique opportunity to execute some of the country's most exciting projects.
You will be joining one of the fastest growing companies in the industry at a pivotal moment.
It is the most financially rewarding data center delivery opportunities on the market.

Apply directly to learn more.

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