Vice President of Construction

T5 Data Centers • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

About T5 Data Centers At T5, we're defined by a magnetic culture of excellence that attracts ambitious, talented people and empowers them to do their best work. We're the only solutions provider in the data center industry that integrates development, construction, and operations, giving our team the unique ability to deliver end-to-end results. Join us and discover what it means to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team. Vision Build with unparalleled excellence enabling the transformation of the world Mission Be the exceptional builder in the mission critical industry by empowering our people and customers through their experiences in the data center space, building with unparalleled excellence to enable the transformation of the world. Core Values Integrity Collaboration Accountability People Excellence Fortitude
Role Overview The Vice President of Construction oversees the development and delivery of T5's construction portfolio across the U.S., including projects executed in-house as a GC and with third-party partners. This role drives efficiency, quality, and profitability while leading high-performing teams to deliver ground-up, brownfield, and fit-out data center builds.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required.
• 8+ years of construction management experience.
• Background in owners representation and/or design-build required.
• General contracting and data center experience required.
• Proficiency in Procore, Excel, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across construction management and general contracting projects.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and quality for mission-critical builds.
• Direct planning, scheduling, and execution to ensure timely, efficient delivery.
• Recruit, train, and develop construction staff in partnership with HR and senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and risk management protocols.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and executive-level reporting.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor, subcontractor, and client relationships.
• Foster innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement across teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus eligibility
• Per diem when traveling
• Car allowance
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
• PTO & paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees