Vice President of Logistics & Pre-construction

T5 Data Centers•Atlanta, GA

42d•Onsite

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 Vice President of Logistics & Preconstruction Location: Atlanta, GA | Type: Full-time Reporting to the Senior Vice President, the Vice President of Logistics & Preconstruction is a strategic leader responsible for setting the direction for early-phase project planning efforts across T5 Construction’s portfolio. This role drives alignment between revenue generation, design strategy, market intelligence, and project execution. The VP is responsible for driving standardization, predictability, and excellence across all pursuits and early project phases. He or she will shape pricing strategy, oversee portfolio-wide cost modeling to ensure T5 maintains a competitive position in the data center market. He or she will also work hand-in-hand with the Procurement and Equipment Procurement Teams to coordinate logistics and material deployment planning. This leader also plays a critical role in client relationships by partnering with business development and construction leadership to secure new work, strengthen partnerships, and drive growth. The VP ensures every pursuit and early-phase engagement reflects T5 Construction’s commitment to excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an AEC-related field, required
10+ years of data center construction experience, required
5+ years of preconstruction or estimating experience, required
10+ years of commercial or mission-critical construction experience, including leadership of multi-disciplinary teams
5+ years of preconstruction, estimating, or design management experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s, preferred
Proven experience with hyperscale, strongly preferred
Proven experience with hyperscale or large mission-critical facilities strongly preferred
Advanced proficiency with cost modeling tools, market analytics, and preconstruction technology
Strong understanding of MEP-intensive systems, mission-critical infrastructure, and long-lead material procurement

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision Develop and execute the preconstruction strategy aligned with T5 Construction’s growth objectives.
Establish standards, processes, and tools that elevate accuracy, predictability, and speed across all preconstruction deliverables.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cost modeling, market forecasting, logistics planning, and procurement strategy.
Advise leadership on trends, risks, supply-chain conditions, and competitive positioning.
Provide thought leadership in data center constructability, modularity, scalability, and supply-chain optimization.
Direct all preconstruction activities including budget development, estimate reviews, constructability analysis, and design strategy alignment.
Oversee conceptual estimating for hyperscale, campus-scale, and multi-phase developments.
Develop and maintain pricing models, benchmarking tools, and cost databases.
Partner with Procurement and Equipment Procurement Teams to secure components.
Client Engagement & Pursuit Leadership Serve as a senior technical and strategic representative in client engagements, pursuits, interviews, and executive briefings.
Partner with sales leadership to qualify opportunities, shape pursuit strategy, and position T5 Construction as a preferred partner.
Oversee development of proposals, RFP responses, pursuit narratives, and executive-level materials.
Build and maintain long-term client relationships that translate into repeat business and multi-campus engagements.
Leverage relationships to introduce clients to additional T5 capabilities and business units.
Team Leadership & Talent Development Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of preconstruction professionals.
Drive a culture of collaboration, accountability, excellence, and proactive communication.
Establish clear KPIs, performance expectations, and talent development pathways.
Partner with HR and leadership to recruit top technical talent and build future leaders within the organization.
Cross-Functional Alignment Align preconstruction strategy with construction operations to ensure seamless project delivery.
Collaborate with design partners and consultants to ensure clarity of scope, design feasibility, and optimized solutions.
Ensure early-phase assumptions translate into cost certainty, schedule accuracy, and risk mitigation during execution.