VP Development & Construction - Critical Facilities

Pkaza•Austin, TX

10d

About The Position

This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission-critical data center developer / wholesaler / Colo provider. This company provides turnkey data center solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their client's ever-changing mission-critical facility’s operational needs. They accomplish this by providing reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations (Hyperscale and Enterprise Customers). This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. We are looking for a VP of Critical Facilities Development & Construction to lead data center construction and development projects. The VP will oversee all aspects of project delivery, including budget management, scheduling, and quality assurance, ensuring projects align with company standards and objectives. This role requires providing strategic leadership to contractors, consultants, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle. Focus on ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meeting scope and quality expectations. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing both the strategic and administrative aspects of development and construction, including setting and oversight of budgets, contracts, change orders, and other essential documentation. The ideal candidate preferably has come up the ranks from the GC Space as a PX that has MEP / Civil / Structural Experience. The ideal candidate will help grow the team with key hires in construction once on board.

Requirements

8-10+ years of experience in construction management, with a focus on complex data center or mixed-use critical facilities projects from inception to completion
Experience managing Data Center Construction Projects as an Owner or as a General Contractor
Must be familiar with the design process of building systems for data center and mission critical projects.
Previous GC experience (Holder, Turner, DPR, HITT, etc.)
Strong experience managing project budgets, schedules, and contracts
Familiarity with design, development, and construction principles specific to mission-critical data center facilities – MEP / CSA : Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Civil, Structural and Architectural
Proficient in drafting agreements and reviewing contracts
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; experience with design software is a plus
Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus!
Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the full lifecycle of data center development and construction projects up to the point of either Core and Shell or through MEP Construction / Integration / Go Live
Develop and maintain overall project budgets on all projects, ensuring adherence to financial targets
Oversee creation and manage project schedules, addressing critical path conflicts as needed
Develop / Delegate the issuance of RFPs for project bids, evaluate bidder qualifications, and negotiate contracts
Supervise consultant and contractor activities throughout all project phases
Oversee job cost tracking systems to ensure compliance with budgets and schedules; process invoices and support cost reporting
Regularly report on project status and key milestones to senior leadership
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including permits and safety requirements.
Participate in due diligence processes for potential developments and acquisitions
Drive zoning and rezoning efforts, understand permit process, collaborate with legal and engineering teams
Implement sustainability and efficiency initiatives or other energy efficiency programs
Contribute to ongoing process improvements and workflow optimization within the department
Belong and attend professional organizations such as AFCOM, ASHRAE, 7x24 Exchange, PTC, Datacenter Dynamics / DCD, Uptime, iMasons, Bisnow, etc.
Possess an extensive network within the mission critical data center facilities construction market
Background in Critical Facilities Design, Architecture, Engineering and Construction Services