About this opportunity
Prime Data Centers lists this Vice President, Construction (ORD) opportunity in elk grove village, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About this position
About 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.
About the role
The Vice President of Construction is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of Prime Data Centers' development projects, overseeing all phases from planning and design through commissioning and handoff to operations. This executive leader partners closely with Sales, Operations, Acquisitions, Engineering, and Finance teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
What you'll do
Lead construction delivery across all phases including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Oversee construction operations across multiple regions and concurrent projects.
Drive schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance across the project portfolio.
Establish and implement construction standards, processes, and best practices.
Team Management
Build, lead, and develop high-performing construction and project management teams.
Manage resource allocation and project workloads across multiple business units.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Own CAPEX budgets, forecasting, financial controls, and reporting.
Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining operational sustainability.
Partner with Finance and Development teams to optimize project costs and schedules.
Manage contractor, consultant, and vendor relationships.
Lead procurement, negotiations, and performance management activities.
Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Participate in client-facing activities and support customer engagements.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with OSHA, regulatory, permitting, environmental, and quality requirements.
Lead commissioning activities and transition completed facilities to operations teams.
Develop risk mitigation strategies and lessons-learned programs for future projects.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
15+ years of progressive construction experience.
5+ years in a senior leadership role managing large-scale, mission-critical projects.
Proven experience delivering high-value construction projects on schedule and within budget.
Strong experience managing large CAPEX programs and complex contractor relationships.
Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams.
Preferred
Knowledge of hyperscale and colocation data center environments.
Experience with commissioning, mission-critical infrastructure, and multi-site construction programs.
Deep understanding of construction safety, permitting, and compliance requirements.
Ideal
Background with hyperscale, colocation, mission-critical, industrial, or large infrastructure projects.
Strong financial and operational acumen.
Proven ability to scale teams across multiple geographic regions.
Strategic thinker who can align construction execution with broader business goals.
Competitive salary rangeand performance bonus program
401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
Paid Time Off + Sick time
Applications will be 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.
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Worksite address
elk grove village, IL, 60009, US
Who can apply
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