VP of Development Services

Ares Technology Consultants, LLC

16h

About The Position

The Vice President of Development Services is responsible for building, scaling, and leading Ares’ data center fit‑out and construction services business. This role owns the full lifecycle of the offering, from pursuit and proposal through project execution and final delivery, with full accountability for margin, schedule, quality, and client outcomes. This is a senior leadership role with full P&L responsibility. Success is defined by the ability to win work and execute projects consistently and profitably. The primary objective is to establish and scale Ares as a leading provider of data center white space fit‑out, interior construction, and development services supporting clients across all phases of data center project delivery.

Requirements

Senior leadership experience in data center construction, mission critical, or commercial fit‑out
Demonstrated P&L ownership and business unit leadership
Proven success winning and delivering complex construction or fit‑out projects
Strong industry network across hyperscalers, developers, and contractors
Track record of building and leading high‑performing teams

Responsibilities

Own performance of the Development Services business unit
Drive revenue growth, gross margin, and profitability
Develop and execute a scalable operating and growth strategy
Originate, pursue, and win data center fit‑out and interior construction work
Build and maintain relationships with hyperscalers, developers, GCs, and EPC partners
Maintain an active, credible market presence balanced with disciplined execution
Maintain a structured, active pipeline
Lead development and submission of qualified proposals
Drive follow‑up and conversion of opportunities
Oversee project execution from kickoff through closeout
Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and at target gross margin
Enforce execution, safety, and quality standards across all projects
Own client relationships during project execution
Resolve issues proactively and professionally
Convert successful delivery into repeat and expanded work
Build and lead high‑performing teams across preconstruction, project management, and field operations
Define roles, accountability, and performance expectations
Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, and execution excellence
Lead core data center fit‑out and interior construction services
Identify and pursue adjacent scopes that strengthen project outcomes and business growth