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JB RECRUITMENT LIMITED

VP / Director – Data Center Construction

Full Time · In Office · USA

Posted Aug 27, 2026

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  • Compensation: $240,000–$300,000 base + bonus + long-term incentives
  • Sector: Data Centers / Mission Critical Infrastructure
  • The Role
  • An opportunity is available for an experienced VP / Director of Data Center Construction to lead the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects across the US Worth market.
  • This senior leadership position will take responsibility for the successful execution of complex, high-value developments from preconstruction through commissioning and final handover.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Lead construction delivery across large-scale data center developments
  • Take ownership of projects from preconstruction through commissioning and handover
  • Manage general contractors, EPC partners, consultants and specialist subcontractors
  • Oversee major electrical, mechanical and MEP packages
  • Own project budgets, schedules, risk and overall delivery strategy
  • Coordinate with development, design, procurement, commissioning and operations teams
  • Manage relationships with utilities, contractors and key project stakeholders
  • Identify and resolve major project risks
  • Lead and develop construction and project-management teams
  • Ensure projects meet safety, quality, cost and schedule requirements
  • Provide project and portfolio reporting to executive leadership
  • Experience & Qualifications
  • 12+ years of construction, engineering or major capital-project experience
  • Significant experience delivering data centers or mission-critical infrastructure
  • Proven leadership of large-scale capital projects
  • Strong knowledge of mission-critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure
  • Experience managing general contractors, consultants and specialist subcontractors
  • Proven budget, schedule and commercial responsibility
  • Strong understanding of preconstruction, procurement, construction and commissioning
  • Excellent leadership, commercial judgement and stakeholder-management skills
  • Experience delivering hyperscale, colocation or campus-scale data center developments is highly desirable.
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • $240,000–$300,000 base salary, dependent on experience, plus a competitive package that may include:
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Long-term incentives
  • 401(k)
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance where required

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VP / Director – Data Center Construction

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