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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VP of Construction - Data Center - **Company:** Wide Effect Talent Solutions - **Location:** Abilene, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $250,000 - $290,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Construction Estimating Software, Data Centers - **Published:** October 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/c787fca0-0965-44c2-88c3-545e58e4ddc8/vp-of-construction-data-center ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. * 10-15 years of management experience required; 15-20 years preferred. * Required experience in data center construction, including the delivery of complex, large-scale projects. * Extensive experience managing both CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction scopes. * Proven track record overseeing large-scale construction projects and programs from initial planning through commissioning and operational turnover. * Strong expertise in construction estimating, cost analysis, CAPEX budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls. * Demonstrated success leading senior construction teams across multiple projects, campuses, or geographic markets. * Experience evaluating general contractor proposals, major trade bids, project proformas, and contractor agreements. * Strong understanding of construction contracts, vendor management, project authorizations, and cost optimization strategies. * Exceptional leadership, team development, and performance management capabilities. * Ability to drive collaboration and alignment across executive leadership, construction, development, finance, sales, and operations. * Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. * Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across a large portfolio of projects. * Willingness to travel extensively, with travel expected to reach up to 90%, potentially increasing as business needs evolve. ## Description Job DescriptionPosition: VP of Construction - Data Center Location: Abilene, TX Compensation: $250k-$290k Based on Experience + Annual Bonus Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Construction to lead construction operations across multiple markets and data center campuses. This executive-level role is responsible for overseeing the full construction lifecycle, from pre-construction planning and budgeting through project execution, commissioning, and final turnover to operations., * Construction Leadership: Oversee all construction operations across active markets, leading Construction Directors responsible for individual campuses and ensuring consistent execution, accountability, and performance. * Project Delivery: Direct all phases of construction, including pre-construction planning, estimating, competitive bidding, contractor selection, construction execution, commissioning, and project closeout and turnover. * Budget and Financial Management: Oversee campus-level CAPEX budgets, financial controls, cost forecasting, variance analysis, and project authorizations to ensure projects remain aligned with approved budgets and business objectives. * Strategic Planning and Development: Partner with executive leadership and development teams to support site planning, project execution, and delivery strategies for new and existing data center campuses. * Cost Analysis and Optimization: Provide executive-level estimating and cost analysis, review general contractor proposals and major trade bid packages, develop project proformas, and identify cost-saving opportunities, alternative technologies, and programmatic efficiencies. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Development, Sales, Finance, Construction Cost, and Operations teams to align construction activities with business priorities, customer requirements, and long-term facility performance. * Customer and Lease Requirements: Support sales and customer engagement efforts, ensuring construction deliverables meet contractual lease obligations, customer specifications, and committed delivery schedules. * Resource and Workflow Management: Direct resource allocation, project workflows, and workload distribution for internal teams and third-party project management personnel across multiple markets. * Contractor and Vendor Management: Establish and maintain strategic relationships with general contractors, trade partners, and vendors, including contractor qualification, bid evaluation, service agreements, and ongoing performance management. * Operational Integration: Partner with Operations teams to align design standards and construction execution with facility maintenance, reliability, and ongoing operational requirements. * Team Development: Build a collaborative, high-performing construction organization through coaching, performance management, professional development, and constructive feedback. * Continuous Improvement: Incorporate lessons learned, project performance data, and customer feedback into future builds to improve quality, cost efficiency, and delivery consistency. * Executive Reporting: Oversee the preparation and presentation of monthly and quarterly construction, financial, and project performance reports for executive leadership. * Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned by management.