Vice President of Data Center Construction (West)

Job Description

The Vice President of Data Center Construction - West, is responsible for taking our data center property development projects from concept to completion to enable Centersquare to reach its overall strategic vision. The VP-West will drive strategic direction and provide direct oversight for the largest development projects to include establishing and overseeing budget and financial goals. This position will lead team members on acquisition, city / county coordination, site and building design, permitting, design meetings and construction administration. The successful candidate will have knowledge of commercial real estate transactions, general contracting methods, corporate tax, data center design and rapid development. This role will interface with Finance, Product Sales and Operations leaders to ensure that a cohesive strategy is in place to maximize investment and development opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES - Other Duties May Be Assigned

• Leadership within the Centersquare footprint
• Perform site evaluations and make recommendations for site selections
• Lead development teams with Basis of Design for future data center deployments, construction projects and upgrades.
• Oversee new construction, expansion and renovation projects across the respective region
• Work with Centersquare stakeholders, design, and construction teams to create master development program for site(s)
• Oversee site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion
• Oversee design / construction, commissioning services, procurement and project cost estimates
• Develop plans for product deployment and review / communicate plans with Centersquare staff involved
• Manage relationships with key third party principals, Project Managers & Quantity Survey teams
• Collaborate with Sales and Deal teams for new and existing build outs
• Key leader for Centersquare pursuit team in identifying, evaluating, and attracting highly profitable deals
• Create cost effective rapid development deals for data center deployments
• Represent Centersquare interests as leader in OAC meetings
• Create & build relationships that enhance Centersquare’s ability to be an industry leader in creating the World's Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate
• Provide leadership to team members in a manner that enables them to achieve goals
• Provide direction and support to all direct reports to ensure all activities are linked to the company strategy
• Work with the internal team to enhance project management processes and protocols

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Employer will not sponsor visas for position.