Provide daily leadership for our North American construction teams.
Contribute to site evaluations and make recommendations for site selections
Lead multiple construction teams in building greenfield data center deployments, modular construction projects and infrastructure upgrades
Oversee expansion and renovation projects across the respective region
Assist the Predevelopment team with design teams to create master development programs for site(s)
Oversee site plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion
Oversee design/construction, commissioning services, and project cost estimates
Develop plans for data center deployments and communicate cost, schedule, plans with internal stakeholders
Collaborate with internal stakeholders for new and existing build outs
Key contributing member on pursuit teams in sales pursuits
Create cost effective rapid development deals for Hyperscale data center deployments
Provide regular updates and report on progress and areas for further review by senior management
Anticipate and resolve project issues and scheduling difficulties
Create & build relationships that enhance our ability to be an industry leader
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 aligned to the company strategy
Work with the internal team to enhance project management processes and protocols
Perform other duties as required

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical/Mechanical/Architectural Engineering or other related field
10+ years of experience within mission critical facilities
Experience in the REIT/Data Center industry
Extensive experience with management of MEP trades
Must have a proven history which displays strong leadership skills, deep practical engineering knowledge, and a proven track record for timely project delivery, project management, cost control, and customer satisfaction
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
Must be a capable, proven team player that both fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments
Keen planning skills along with the ability to lead through influence and to be a proactive partner
Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level
Travel is dependent on current projects at that given time
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

Vice President, Data Center Construction

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