Vice President of Construction at T5 Data Centers

Forever On! From the start in 2008, T5 has been focused on supporting enterprise and hyperscale customers with customized data center solutions. Today, we remain dedicated to an unrivaled level of quality that extends across the lifecycle of the core data center ranging from customized turnkey development, facilities management and data center operations to customized construction needs worldwide!

The world’s biggest companies trust T5 with their data center operations.

At T5, our success is fueled by our team. With over 400 engineers, technicians and professional staff, we’re proud to foster an inclusive culture of excellence and progression that’s dedicated to serving our customers.

• Commitment to Diversity & Military Veterans
• Battle-Tested Leadership Experience
• 100% Data Center Focused
• Owner-Operator Mindset

The Vice President is responsible for overseeing the development and construction management of a client portfolio within T5 Construction Services. A portion of the portfolio will be constructed with T5 as the general contractor and a portion will be constructed by third party GC partners. The VP will play a key role in driving efficiency, quality, and profitability across the portfolio. They will oversee project teams that are executing mission critical projects across the country.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide oversight across construction management (Owner’s Representation) and general contracting assignments from due diligence through closeout
• Provide oversight across the delivery of ground-up, brownfield, and fitout data center builds ensuring alignment with project delivery schedules and stakeholder expectations and full accountability for T5 scope, schedule, quality, and budget.
• Collaborate with construction leadership to align portfolio team with overall business goals.
• Provide leadership and direction to construction management and general contracting teams.
• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of construction portfolio to ensure timely completion within budgetary constraints.
• Manage resources including personnel, equipment, and materials to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Coordinate with HR and SVP to recruit, train, and develop construction staff.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, building codes, and industry standards.
• Develop and manage construction budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with client, design team, engineering teams, general contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Evaluate and implement innovative solutions to improve project delivery and performance.
• Identify and assess risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adequate risk management protocols are in place.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to team members.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and best practices within the construction department.
• Lead initiatives to enhance overall efficiency.
• Develop regular executive level reporting deliverables for leadership on portfolio status and constraints.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree, required
• 8+ years Construction Management experience, required
• Owner’s Representation and/or Design Build experience, required
• General Contracting experience, required
• Data Center experience, required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES

• Must be proficient in: Procore, Excel, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam
• Individual must be driven, hardworking and dedicated, required
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, required
• An energetic self-starter with a “can do/whatever it takes” attitude who can perform under pressure, work
• successfully on tight deadlines and identify and resolve problems as they arise, required
• Open to frequent travel

BENEFITS

• Per Diem if traveling
• Bonus eligible 
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k w/ match
• PTO and Paid Holidays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl using both arms and legs
• Ability to reach, grasp, push, pull, handle, feel, and type with both hands and arms
• Ability to smell, talk and hear
• Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see and correctly distinguish color
• Ability to lift equipment in small spaces without mechanical assistance, weighing up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work inside and outside

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

T5 Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.