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# VP Technical Services

- **Company:** Hays Specialist Recruitment LLC
- **Location:** Stamford, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $175,000 - $190,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, System Testing, Reliability of Systems
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/935a1b48-4d38-4284-89e0-0145d84c4730

## About the Role

* 10+ years of experience in critical facilities, engineering, technical services, construction, commissioning, or related environments.
 * Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical infrastructure supporting mission-critical facilities.
 * Experience working within financial services, corporate headquarters, data center, healthcare, technology, or other high-availability environments.
 * Demonstrated experience overseeing infrastructure projects, facility upgrades, and MEP construction initiatives.
 * Strong knowledge of commissioning, systems testing, operational readiness, and critical systems' maintenance.
 * Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, submittals, schedules, and construction documentation.
 * Proven leadership experience managing teams, vendors, contractors, and stakeholder relationships.
 * Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage executive-level clients and translate technical issues into business-focused solutions.
 * Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field preferred.

## Description

As Vice President, you will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of critical building systems across a portfolio of corporate and data center environments. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, you will lead technical operations, support strategic infrastructure initiatives, oversee major projects, and provide guidance to facilities and engineering teams.

This role requires a unique blend of critical facilities operations expertise, engineering knowledge, project execution capabilities, and executive-level stakeholder management., * Provide leadership and oversight for mission-critical facilities operations, ensuring maximum system reliability and business continuity.

 * Serve as the primary technical liaison to senior client leadership and key stakeholders.
 * Lead the resolution of complex operational and infrastructure issues from identification through completion.
 * Oversee the operation and maintenance of critical mechanical and electrical systems, including UPS, generators, electrical distribution, cooling systems, controls, and associated infrastructure.
 * Guide commissioning activities, integrated systems testing, site acceptance, operational readiness programs, and planned shutdowns.
 * Manage MEP-related capital projects, renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and construction activities.
 * Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, landlords, and service providers throughout project life cycles.
 * Lead, mentor, and support technical managers, facility leaders, and engineering personnel.
 * Manage vendor performance, maintenance programs, service contracts, and operational KPIs.
 * Ensure compliance with client standards, regulatory requirements, and operational best practices.
 * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, efficiency, and service delivery.