Vice President of Construction

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Valor FrontPresident @ Valor Front | Ranked Top 1% Executive Recruiter in the U.S. (20+ yrs) | 1,500+ Leaders Placed | Data Center I Manufacturing I…Vice President of ConstructionRetained Search by Valor FrontTHE OPPORTUNITYWhere Builders Lead the Future of Digital InfrastructureYou're not just managing projects—you're building the platform for digital transformation. Step in as a key executive leading a mission-critical data center build from the ground up, with immediate oversight of active projects and the authority to shape construction operations nationwide. No layers, no silos—just clear ownership and real results.Our client is a rapidly growing data center provider backed by premier technology investors with over $1B in growth capital targeted for expansion over the next 3-5 years. They own and operate their facilities with an owner-operator mentality focused on service excellence and accountability.IMMEDIATE IMPACT OPPORTUNITIESHouston campus project ready to execute—permits and equipment in placeMulti-site portfolio with land and capital secured for strategic expansionChance to build and scale your own construction organizationDirect collaboration with respected proven industry leadersTHE ROLEReporting to the Chief Data Center Officer, you will oversee all design development and be fully responsible for construction activities, processes, and personnel. Your charter is to lead partners in engineering and design of mission-critical data center sites and spaces while leading internal and external teams in construction delivery and operational commissioning.Key Responsibilities:Develop and lead a strong organization for geographically dispersed expansionDesign best-in-class, cost-effective data centers incorporating renewable energy and sustainability practicesCreate strategic relationships with vendors, contractors, and trades to enable safe, rapid delivery at advantaged costsBuild programs and standards where they currently don't existBusiness & Personnel LeadershipImplement programs for safety, process improvement, and business continuityEstablish KPIs using external benchmarks for internal and outsourced teamsStay current with industry trends and emerging technologiesExcellence in Planning & ExecutionOptimize sustainable data center construction performance across the portfolioOrchestrate relationships with contractors, trade partners, and equipment suppliersNegotiate and drive optimal procurement for all construction requirementsQUALIFICATIONS15+ years' experience in design or construction of large-scale mission-critical facilities with 5+ years specifically in data centersProven track record of delivering engineering and construction on schedule and budgetDemonstrated command of the design-build process including engineers, contractors, suppliers, labor, safety, and public authoritiesGrowth-oriented commercial disposition with innovative thought leadershipUnderstanding of P&L, resource allocation, and technology utilization driving efficienciesExperience in data center real estate investment with requirements for investor returnsHistory of leading geographically dispersed teams consistently performing at/above planTHE PACKAGECompensation: Industry LeadingTravel: 25-50%, primarily to project sitesCOMPANY CULTUREOur client embraces core values of:Grit: Perseverance in the face of adversityIntegrity: Doing the right thing even when no one is watchingAccountability: Doing what you say you're going to doProblem Solving: Finding the best solutions to complex issuesTheir environment features radical candor meets extreme ownership, with blameless post-mortems and transparent feedback culture. This is a mature startup mentality—process-minded but not process-bound.MAKE YOUR MARKThis isn't a lateral move. It's a leap into something rare:A clean slate to build something betterA company that actually listensA team that values grit over glossFor confidential consideration, please apply to Valor Front.Seniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering, Management, and Project ManagementIndustriesBuilding Construction, Construction, and UtilitiesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Valor Front by 2xInferred from the description for this jobMedical insuranceVision insurance401(k)Child care supportPaid maternity leavePaid paternity leaveStudent loan assistanceTuition assistanceDisability insuranceGet notified about new Vice President of Construction jobs in Dallas, TX.Vice President, AI Operations and SystemsPlano, TX $178,500.00-$255,000.00 3 months agoAVP, Construction Professional Liability UnderwriterAddison, TX $130,000.00-$280,000.00 23 hours agoIrving, TX $89,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week agoHomebuilding: Vice President of ConstructionDallas-Fort Worth Metroplex $250,000.00-$300,000.00 4 hours Regional Director, New Construction - Dallas, TXDirector, Vertical Development & Construction (Data Centers)SVP, Senior Design and Construction Project Lead / Office and Project Lead - C14 (Hybrid)Irving, TX $144,480.00-$216,720.00 4 days agoDallas, TX $145,000.00-$217,000.00 2 weeks agoAVP Facilities Planning Design ConstructionVice President of Operations - Texas RegionVice President of Operations - Southeast RegionAimbridge Corporate - Vice President OperationsWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Created: 2025-09-17