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Job description
VP of Preconstruction - Data Centers
Location: Denver, CO preferred; also open to Phoenix, AZ; Santa Clara, CA; Columbus, OH; Atlanta, GA; or Ashburn, VA.
Sector: Data Centers / Mission Critical
Type: Full-time
The Opportunity
The position sits at the front end of the development lifecycle and will play a critical role in shaping how large-scale hyperscale and mission-critical projects progress from early feasibility through design development and into construction readiness. This is a highly strategic position with responsibility for preconstruction planning, cost management, estimating, constructability, procurement strategy, scheduling and early contractor engagement across a significant and growing development pipeline. The successful individual will work closely with development, design, engineering, commercial and construction leadership to ensure projects are commercially robust, technically viable and appropriately de-risked before entering full delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preconstruction function across a growing North American data center portfolio
Own conceptual estimating, budgeting, cost planning and benchmarking across projects
Develop and implement consistent preconstruction processes, standards, reporting and performance metrics
Lead constructability reviews and identify key project risks during early development
Support site evaluation, infrastructure planning and power-related due diligence
Oversee early-stage scheduling and sequencing for large, multi-phase developments
Shape procurement strategy and support engagement with general contractors, trade partners and key suppliers
Work alongside design and engineering teams through concept, design development and construction readiness
Provide executive-level visibility across cost, programme, procurement, risk and project viability
Ensure lessons learned and cost intelligence are captured and applied consistently across future developments
Recruit, mentor and develop a high-performing preconstruction team
Support broader market development and investment decisions where preconstruction expertise is required
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in preconstruction, estimating or project development within the data center, mission-critical or complex infrastructure sector . You will ideally have:
Significant leadership experience within preconstruction or a closely related discipline
A strong track record delivering large-scale data center or mission-critical projects
Deep knowledge of conceptual estimating, cost planning and project benchmarking
Strong understanding of construction methodology, constructability and programme risk
Experience working with general contractors, designers, engineers and specialist trade partners
Strong commercial judgement and the ability to challenge cost, programme and procurement assumptions
Experience operating across complex, multi-project or multi-market portfolios
The ability to communicate effectively with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders
Proven experience building, leading and developing teams
A strong understanding of the challenges associated with large-scale, phased hyperscale campus development
Experience gained from a data center developer, owner, general contractor or specialist consultancy could all be relevant, provided there is genuine exposure to complex mission-critical development and delivery.
Why This Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior and highly influential role within a well-capitalised global data center platform with significant growth ambitions across North America. The successful individual will have the opportunity to shape preconstruction strategy at scale, influence major investment and development decisions, and build the processes and teams required to support the next phase of the organisation's growth.
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Worksite address
denver, CO, 80285, US
Who can apply
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