VP of Construction

Who You Are:

As the Vice President of Construction, you will serve as a senior leader on the owner's side, driving the full lifecycle of mission-critical construction projects across domestic and international markets. You will be responsible for leading internal construction teams, overseeing third-party contractors and consultants, and delivering high-performance, hyperscale-ready data center campuses. This role requires a systems-oriented builder with a high degree of technical fluency, executive presence, and operational urgency.

What You'll Do:

• Leadership & Team Development

• Build and lead a high-performance construction organization including project directors, project managers, owner and contract engineers, and commissioning managers.

• Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and technical excellence.

• Drive performance management, mentorship, and professional development.

• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across development, design, operations, and client delivery teams.

• Construction Execution

• Oversee all construction phases from preconstruction and permitting to commissioning and turnover.

• Directly manage general contractors, EPCs, and design partners to ensure delivery on cost, schedule, and scope.

• Lead multiple concurrent hyperscale developments with a focus on speed, consistency, and quality.

• Conduct regular site visits, lead executive reviews, and proactively resolve roadblocks.

• Financial & Risk Management

• Own full project P&L, including capital budget, cash flow forecasting, and ROI analysis.

• Mitigate risk through disciplined change order management, real-time reporting, and rigorous controls.

• Track and report against key performance indicators, milestone schedules, and quality/safety standards.

• Design & Technical Coordination

• Collaborate with internal design and engineering teams to create repeatable, scalable campus prototypes.

• Ensure alignment of MEP systems, redundancy tiers, commissioning protocols, and sustainability features with client and internal standards.

• Lead constructability reviews and value engineering efforts to improve cost, schedule, and technical outcomes.

• Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the executive lead for project delivery to both internal stakeholders and external clients.

• Maintain strong relationships with hyperscale customers and enterprise clients during design-build phases.

• Ensure seamless handoff to operations with fully commissioned and service-ready data halls.

What We're Looking For:

• 7+ years of managing large-scale, mission-critical data center construction projects.
• Proven expertise in data center construction, including ground-up development, MEP systems, and commissioning.
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling high-performance internal construction teams and systems.
• Strong command of construction finance, risk management, and scheduling methodologies.
• Executive-level communication skills and ability to influence across internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience delivering in major U.S. data center markets (e.g., Dallas, Ashburn, Phoenix, Atlanta).
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Relevant experience considered in lieu of credentials.
• PMP, CCM, or similar certifications a plus.

Bonus Points:

• 5+ years of hyperscaler or colo owner-side experience managing large/scale, mission critical data center construction projects.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Paid Time Off
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
• Company Paid Holidays (11)
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Generous paid Parental Leave
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
• Free daily snacks and weekly meal in-office
• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues