Vice President of Data Center Construction

FiOptix•Livonia, MI

4d•$200,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing operational activities related to the design, construction, and delivery of data center infrastructure projects, while also driving business development initiatives to expand the Company’s presence in the data center construction market. The role involves driving operational efficiencies, managing budgets, overseeing project execution from start to finish, cultivating a culture of safety, and leading business development efforts to secure new opportunities and grow market share.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a four-year college or university
Fifteen years’ construction experience, with a strong preference for data center, mission-critical, or large-scale industrial construction
Ten years management experience
Experience managing large-scale, multi-site data center or mission-critical construction projects
Demonstrated experience in business development, client relationship management, and securing new construction contracts
Experience forecasting and budgeting
Knowledge of industry safety standards and regulations
Computer and Microsoft Office proficiency
Ability to use various customer systems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Superior business and financial acumen
Strong customer orientation
Superior negotiation and conflict management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of employee management principles
Ability to lead, train, teach, and motivate staff
Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing
Must have a valid driver’s license and a drive record that meets Company requirements

Responsibilities

Drive operational efficiencies across data center construction projects and ensure strategies are in line with the Company’s mission and goals
Collaborate with the Finance department to prepare budgets for construction projects; regularly evaluate P&L to ensure adherence to established budgets
Review construction project results against customer milestones, project schedules, and Company standards
Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of data center construction projects from pre-construction and site development through commissioning and turnover
Cultivate a culture of safety and ethical compliance across all job sites, with particular attention to construction and mission-critical facility safety standards
Provide leadership and direction to project managers, superintendents, and field staff; identify training needs and ensure proper training is provided
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with data center owners, hyperscale and colocation clients, general contractors, subcontractors, and key vendors
Identify, recommend, and implement new construction processes, methodologies, and technologies to improve quality, safety, and schedule performance
Provide regular performance updates on construction operations, project pipeline, and financial results to Senior Management
Lead business development efforts to identify and pursue new data center construction opportunities, including responding to RFPs/RFQs and preparing proposals
Build and maintain relationships with developers, hyperscalers, colocation providers, and other industry stakeholders to generate new business and repeat work
Develop and execute strategies to grow revenue streams and expand market share within the data center construction sector
Represent the Company at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings to promote brand visibility and support business development
Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures, applicable building codes, and regulatory requirements; maintain effective internal controls
Carries out supervisory duties in accordance with the Company’s objectives, policies, and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, planning, assigning, and directing work, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing employee concerns, and partnering with Human Resources to resolve escalated employee matters.
Other duties as assigned