Data Center Vice President of Construction

FourFound • Full-time • Dallas, TX, US • $350,000 - $400,000 / year • 2d ago

The Role

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Vice President of Construction to lead the delivery of a growing portfolio of hyperscale data center projects across the United States for a leading owner-operator.

This executive will be responsible for setting and executing the construction strategy across multiple concurrent developments, ensuring best-in-class performance in safety, schedule, cost, quality, and operational readiness. You will oversee internal teams and external partners, drive consistency and scalability across projects, and play a critical role in supporting the organization’s rapid expansion.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring deep expertise in mission-critical environments, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced, capital-intensive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Strategy

Define and execute the construction strategy for a multi-site hyperscale data center portfolio
Build and lead high-performing regional/project teams, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and excellence
Establish scalable processes, standards, and governance across all active and future projects
Partner with executive leadership on long-term capital planning, portfolio growth, and delivery strategy

Portfolio & Program Management

Oversee the delivery of multiple concurrent hyperscale data center projects (ground-up and expansions)
Ensure alignment across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning functions
Drive consistency in execution across geographies while adapting to local market conditions
Implement robust reporting frameworks to track performance, risks, and key milestones

Commercial & Financial Oversight

Own overall portfolio budgets, cost controls, and financial performance
Lead contract strategy, procurement models, and negotiations with general contractors and key trade partners
Manage capital expenditure, forecasting, and financial risk across all projects
Drive value engineering and cost optimization without compromising performance or reliability

Design & Technical Integration

Partner with design and engineering teams to ensure constructability, scalability, and standardization
Oversee integration of critical systems (power, cooling, network infrastructure)
Ensure adherence to hyperscale standards for redundancy, uptime, and resilience (N, N+1, 2N architectures)

Construction Execution

Provide executive oversight of site activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to specification
Lead coordination between internal teams, general contractors, consultants, and commissioning agents
Drive resolution of complex technical and operational challenges

Commissioning & Operational Readiness

Oversee commissioning strategy and execution, including Level 1–5 commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
Ensure seamless transition from construction to operations, including documentation, training, and handover
Partner with operations teams to ensure facilities meet performance and reliability expectations

Risk Management & Compliance

Identify and mitigate risks across the portfolio, including schedule, cost, supply chain, and regulatory risks
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA and environmental standards
Establish governance and escalation frameworks for critical issues

Supply Chain & Procurement

Develop and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers and contractors
Oversee procurement of long-lead equipment (generators, switchgear, UPS, chillers, etc.)
Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure alignment with aggressive delivery schedules

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a senior representative to internal executives, investors, and external partners
Provide clear, data-driven reporting on portfolio performance
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across all projects

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
15+ years of experience in construction leadership roles, with significant experience in hyperscale or mission-critical data center delivery
Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-project portfolios ($500M+ / $1B+)
Deep expertise in MEP systems and critical infrastructure
Strong experience working on the owner/operator side or directly with hyperscale clients
Demonstrated success leading large, geographically dispersed teams

Preferred Experience

Experience with major hyperscale environments on the General Contractor Side
Background in fast-track delivery and phased data center deployments
Experience scaling construction operations during periods of rapid growth
Familiarity with advanced construction technologies, data analytics, and digital delivery tools

Core Competencies