SVP of Construction - Data Centers

The Position

The Senior Vice President of Construction will hold overall responsibility for the leadership and successful delivery of a multi-phase, campus-scale data center development program. This individual will oversee all stages of delivery — from initial planning and design through construction and tenant turnover — ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

This role will require strategic oversight of all construction operations, including large-scale civil and site infrastructure, building delivery, and coordination of complex supporting systems. The SVP will lead a team comprising Vice Presidents, Directors, and Senior Project Managers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and accountability.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing multi-billion-dollar turnkey data center projects, a deep understanding of complex infrastructure delivery, and the ability to navigate high-value stakeholder relationships across development, operations, finance, and client organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership and accountability for all construction activities across large-scale data center campuses.
• Oversee project budgets, cost controls, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial accuracy and transparency.
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence across internal teams, contractors, and partners.
• Direct and manage general contractors, consultants, and vendors, ensuring alignment with project goals and contractual requirements.
• Lead contract negotiations, change management, and claims resolution, coordinating with legal, finance, and executive teams.
• Review, approve, and monitor project schedules, identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Develop and mentor high-performing teams, fostering collaboration and succession planning within the construction organization.
• Act as the primary executive interface for client, partner, and investor relationships, ensuring strategic alignment and satisfaction.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams — including Design, Strategy, Sales Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Finance, and Operations — to support seamless project execution.
• Present project updates, analysis, and strategic insights to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors.

Required Skills & Experience

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