Vice President of Construction, Data Centers

Vice President of Construction, Data CentersJoin to apply for the Vice President of Construction, Data Centers role at Prime Data Centers.Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.Location: Hybrid, Denver, CO; Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX; Phoenix, AZ, Austin, TX highly preferredReports To: SVP, Product DeliverySummaryThe Vice President of Construction leads the delivery of data centers from concept through completion, overseeing a team of Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Schedulers. This role manages general contractor and vendor partnerships to ensure projects are executed on time, within budget, and to Prime’s quality standards. The VP drives integration across design, construction, and operations, aligning sustainability, value engineering, and cost efficiency with corporate objectives.As Prime expands, the VP of Construction will collaborate closely with Development, Engineering, Finance, and Procurement teams to reduce cost and schedule risk, optimize product delivery, and champion change management initiatives that strengthen execution across new and ongoing projects.Build, lead, and develop a team of Project Managers and Engineers; oversee resource allocation, workflows, and contractor partnerships while fostering a high-performance, safety-focused culture.Direct general contractors across multiple campuses and markets; manage project scope, schedule, safety, design review, and delivery from concept through completion.Own campus CAPEX budgets, RFPs, and project authorizations; drive financial controls, forecasting, variance analysis, and contractor billing reviews in partnership with Cost and Finance teams.Partner with Sales, Preconstruction, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations to ensure alignment on customer requirements, design standards, and technical specifications.Support sales and client relationships by translating lease and project requirements into successful delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction.Lead vendor qualification, contract negotiation, and relationship management to maintain quality, compliance, and cost control.Drive lessons learned, process improvements, and best practices to achieve cost and schedule efficiencies across all regions and projects.Qualifications10+ years’ experience in mission critical construction management practices and proceduresData Center experience highly preferred; construction management experience requiredBachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent professional experienceEffective presentation development and communication skillsMS Office experience required, specifically Word, PowerPoint and ExcelSalary & BenefitsCompetitive salary and performance bonus program401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disabilityPaid Time Off + Sick timeApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr