Vice President – Data Center Delivery
Construction & Operations
Aggressive Compensation + Equity Participation
Client : Confidential, PE-Backed Data Center Developer / Operator
Are you ready to architect and deliver the next generation of AI-ready, liquid-cooled data centers?
Our client is a profitable, fast-growing colocation and build-to-suit developer / operator backed by a leading infrastructure investor. With a strong existing footprint and funded growth plan across Texas and the Southeast, they are hiring a Vice President of Data Center Delivery to own the end-to-end delivery of their rapid Data Center expansion.
Highlights include : Leadership
- Highly respected, industry-known CEO who practices servant leadership
- 14+ years tenure of the leadership team
Financial Strength
Backed by a leading independent investment advisor specializing in value-add, middle-market infrastructure opportunities.Investment Partner brings institutional capital, strategic expertise, and a proven track record of scaling infrastructure businesses to national prominence.Dominant Market Position
150+ Customers, including many in the Fortune 500100% UptimeHighest Rated Data Center in its MarketClose to 10 years of profitable operations with a strong financial foundationInnovation & Industry Leading Platform
Designed by the only accredited Tier Designer from the Uptime Institute affiliated with its marketAI-Ready InfrastructureCarrier Centric : 16 Tier 1 carriers availableConfirmed Power poised for rapid growthColo+ Service : Fully managed colocation offering with 12-hour migrationsThis is a confidential retained search —client and investor names, along with a detailed opportunity description, will be shared with qualified candidates.
Scope of Leadership
Lead all aspects of data center development and delivery, managing a portfolio that includes :
Expansion : 10 Acres, 110,000 GSF, 30 MW, 12 MW IT load facilityGreenfield Development : Ground-up campus developmentStrategic Market Expansion : Opportunistic growth in tier-one marketsDesign Innovation : Evolution from standard to high-density / liquid cooling solutionsKey Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end project lifecycle from site selection through commissioning.Lead cross-functional teams, including design, construction, and commissioning partners.Ensure projects meet exacting standards : on-time, on-budget, zero-defect delivery.Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and capital deployment.Build and mentor a world-class development team as they scale.Essential Experience
10+ years of hands-on leadership in data center development / constructionProven track record delivering enterprise-class facilities (10+ MW scale)Demonstrated expertise in dealing with municipalities, the public, architects, engineers, and contractorsExpert in developing project execution strategy and contracting approachesExperience with procurement efficiencies in terms of managing the timeline and cost for critical path equipmentDeep understanding of critical infrastructure : power, cooling, redundancyExperience with hyperscale and AI-optimized designsStrong financial acumen and P&L responsibilityExperience with cost modeling and developing, with assistance, dynamic cost and delivery timeframe models for various design / reference architectures.Leadership Competencies
Strategic vision balanced with operational excellence, with safety as a core valueAbility to build trust with customers, investors, project stakeholders, and partnersTrack record of building and leading high-performance teamsComfort navigating private equity-backed growth environmentsExecutive presence and communication skillsTechnical Expertise
Mission-critical facility designContracting strategy, risk management, and project managementHigh-density cooling solutions (air, liquid, immersion)Distributed redundant and block-redundant architecturesSustainable design and renewable energy integrationSupply chain optimization in constrained marketsLocation & Travel
Houston-based initially, with frequent travel to Texas and Atlanta marketsCompensation & Benefits
Highly competitive base salarySignificant bonus opportunity tied to project and platform performanceLong-term equity participation in a high-growth, PE-backed platformComprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO)Relocation assistance availableBuild the Future! Make History!
This is more than a role – it's an opportunity to shape the organization, making meaningful contributions to the industry and grow alongside / in a very well-backed and stable platform.
You'll find :
Meaningful ImpactYour work directly enables funded growth and value creation for you and your team.
Growth TrajectoryBe part of our journey from regional leader to national platform
Cultural FitJoin a team that values expertise, excellence, integrity, and long-term relationships
Resource Backing : Tallvine's capital and strategic support ensure we can execute our visionMarket Timing : Capitalize on explosive demand for AI-ready infrastructureAbout the Search
This is a confidential retained search being conducted jointly by CFS Partners | Valor Front Executive Search , a nationally ranked top-tier executive search team with 50+ years of combined experience and 20+ years focused in mission-critical / data center infrastructure.
How to Explore This Opportunity (Confidentially)
Please apply via LinkedIn : we will follow up with all qualified candidates confidentially.