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Senior Vice President of Preconstruction – Data Centers (Owner-Operator)
Location: Miami, Florida (Remote flexibility available)
Industry: Data Center Development / Mission-Critical Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
A fast-growing data center owner-operator is seeking a seasoned Senior Vice President of Preconstruction to lead front-end project strategy and delivery planning for high-performance, mission-critical facilities across the U.S.
This executive-level role will oversee all preconstruction phases of hyperscale and colocation data center developments, including site due diligence, design coordination, budgeting, procurement strategy, and project planning. You will build and scale internal preconstruction teams, drive consultant and vendor performance, and ensure consistency across multiple project locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all preconstruction activities for hyperscale and colocation data center developments
- Oversee conceptual estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement planning, and cost control strategies
- Manage due diligence, feasibility studies, constructability reviews, and design-phase coordination
- Build and lead internal preconstruction, estimating, and project planning teams
- Collaborate across development, design, engineering, construction, and operations functions
- Manage relationships with consultants, general contractors, subcontractors, and key vendors
- Implement standardized preconstruction processes, reporting, and delivery frameworks across project sites
- Support executive leadership with investment analysis, project forecasting, and risk mitigation strategies
- Ensure seamless transition from preconstruction into construction execution and commissioning
Qualifications:
- 12 years of experience in construction management, preconstruction, or project delivery, including 5 years in mission-critical or data center environments
- Demonstrated success leading preconstruction efforts for large-scale, multi-site construction programs
- Strong leadership experience managing internal teams and external partners
- Deep knowledge of conceptual estimating, GMP development, procurement strategy, and scheduling
- Familiarity with commissioning requirements and facility handover planning
- Proficiency with construction management and estimating tools such as Procore, MS Project, Primavera, Bluebeam, or similar platforms
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (Master’s or MBA a plus)
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
- Remote flexibility with travel to project sites as needed
- Executive leadership role with long-term growth trajectory
How to Apply:
Thor Engineering is the preferred recruitment partner for this role and invites interested candidates to follow these steps for priority consideration:
- Submit your CV in response to this job posting
- Connect with me on LinkedIn
- Email your contact information and availability to iem@thor-companies.com
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial screening call, followed by interviews with the HR team and Hiring Manager.
Candidates who complete these steps will be given priority throughout the selection process.