Vice President of Construction Mission Critical Projects

Vice President of Construction Mission Critical Projects

MMG is working with a National Real Estate Development firm seeking a dynamic and experienced VP/SVP of Construction Management, specifically with design, engineering and construction experience, for a state‑of‑the‑art, large‑scale data center development in Dallas, Texas.

• Lead end‑to‑end management of a large, multi‑phase data center development and construction project. Responsible for working directly with external owner’s representatives, advisors and contractors in the planning, design, procurement, construction, and delivery.
• Partner with the appropriate internal stakeholders to prepare strategy and investment development proposals for executive leadership: (powered land vs. powered shell vs. full turnkey) and (hyperscale vs. colocation vs. network dense).
• Serve as day‑to‑day point of contact, ensuring all project milestones and objectives are met and material and service costs align with project budget and quality standards.
• Along with the owner’s representative and project teams, identify and manage project risks, including legal, financial, market, construction, geotechnical and environmental risks to ensure profitability and successful delivery of the project. Collaborate with the investment team, general counsel and third‑party risk managers.
• Ensure construction meets the high standards of reliability, sustainability, and efficiency required for data center operations.
• Work closely with utility providers, municipalities, and state agencies to ensure power and water availability.
• Explore the potential for development of parcels across the country owned by the Company, including construction costs, power availability, and market demand; evaluate the opportunity to establish a broader data center business.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across internal stakeholders and with contacts throughout the data center industry.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market conditions, regulatory and zoning changes.

• Proven track record of leading large‑scale data center development and construction projects (10+ years).
• In‑depth knowledge of data center design, engineering, construction, and operations, including power, MEP, and network infrastructure.
• Superior project management and quantitative/modeling skills; highest attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of data center industry standards and best practices. Significant network in the sector.
• Established understanding of data center power and cooling technologies and the ability to use this understanding to inform design and development plans and process.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Executive presence and exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Self‑motivated and action‑oriented; executes efficiently and generates results.
• Versatile and adaptable; skilled problem solver and critical thinker.

Executive

Full‑time

Management and Project Management

Construction, Architecture and Planning, and Civil Engineering