Construction VP / Director of Data Centers- Philadelphia, PA

We are seeking an accomplished Vice President / Director of Data Center Construction to oversee all major capital projects across the Mid‑Atlantic region (PA, NJ, DE, MD). This executive will serve as the owner’s representative on all construction initiatives and will be embedded full‑time within our client’s organization. This is a permanent leadership role with long‑term strategic impact.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience delivering large‑scale, technically complex construction projects—particularly hyperscale data centers, mission‑critical facilities, manufacturing plants, test labs, warehouses, and corporate office environments. Projects typically exceed $100M in value and require mastery of fast‑track schedules, integrated design, and high‑performance MEP systems.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• Oversee all phases of construction for new builds, expansions, and retrofits across multiple sites.
• Serve as the primary interface between the owner, design teams, contractors, and commissioning partners.
• Ensure alignment between project scope, budget, schedule, and long‑term operational requirements.

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead planning, design coordination, procurement, construction execution, and turnover.
• Manage general contractors, EPC partners, design‑build teams, and specialty trade contractors.
• Implement rigorous quality control, safety oversight, and risk mitigation strategies.

Technical Oversight

• Direct the build‑out of mission‑critical infrastructure including:
• High‑density electrical systems
• Redundant power distribution (UPS, switchgear, generators)
• Advanced cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH, liquid cooling, chilled water, economizers)
• Fire suppression and life‑safety systems
• Structural and envelope systems designed for high‑security, high‑reliability environments

Owner Representation

• Protect the owner’s interests across all contractual, financial, and technical dimensions.
• Provide executive‑level reporting, forecasting, and decision support.
• Ensure all facilities meet performance, uptime, and scalability requirements.

About Data Center Construction (Context for Candidates)

Data center construction involves delivering high‑security, mission‑critical facilities that support global IT infrastructure. These projects demand:

• Immense and redundant power capacity
• Sophisticated cooling and thermal management
• Robust structural integrity and blast‑resistant design
• Specialized MEP trades and commissioning protocols
• Modular, scalable layouts to support rapid expansion
• Uptime expectations approaching 99.999% reliability

Professionals in this field coordinate closely with architects, engineers, commissioning agents, and technology teams to ensure every system meets stringent performance, security, and operational standards.

Qualifications

• 15 years of progressive leadership in construction, with significant experience in data centers or mission‑critical facilities.
• Proven track record delivering $100M projects with a general contractor, construction manager, EPC firm, design‑build firm, or as an owner’s representative.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, commissioning, and mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams across multiple concurrent projects.
• Stable career history with long‑term tenure in prior roles.

Confidentiality

All inquiries and resumes will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $300,000.00 per year

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $300,000