Vice President, Construction (ORD)

Prime Data Centers; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with up to 4% employer match

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision,

Employer-paid life and disability

Paid Time Off and Sick time

Performance bonus program

Job summary

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Vice President of Construction in Illinois to oversee end-to-end delivery of development projects. You will lead planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handoff, collaborating with Sales, Operations, Acquisitions, Engineering, and Finance to meet schedule and budget goals.

You will manage risks, ensure safety, and drive standards across regions, with a focus on large-scale, mission-critical data center programs and strong cross-functional

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive construction experience.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing large-scale, mission-critical projects.
• Proven experience delivering high-value construction projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strong experience managing large CAPEX programs and complex contractor relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction delivery across all phases from planning and design through commissioning and handoff.
• Oversee construction operations across multiple regions and concurrent projects.
• Drive schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance across the project portfolio.
• Establish and implement construction standards, processes, and best practices.
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing construction and project management teams.
• Own CAPEX budgets, forecasting, financial controls, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Budget & CAPEX management

Schedule control

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

About this position

About Prime Data Centers

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.

About the role

The Vice President of Construction is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of Prime Data Centers' development projects, overseeing all phases from planning and design through commissioning and handoff to operations. This executive leader partners closely with Sales, Operations, Acquisitions, Engineering, and Finance teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

What you'll do

• Lead construction delivery across all phases including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Oversee construction operations across multiple regions and concurrent projects.
• Drive schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance across the project portfolio.
• Establish and implement construction standards, processes, and best practices.

Team Management

• Build, lead, and develop high-performing construction and project management teams.
• Manage resource allocation and project workloads across multiple business units.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Own CAPEX budgets, forecasting, financial controls, and reporting.
• Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining operational sustainability.
• Partner with Finance and Development teams to optimize project costs and schedules.
• Manage contractor, consultant, and vendor relationships.
• Lead procurement, negotiations, and performance management activities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in client-facing activities and support customer engagements.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, regulatory, permitting, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Lead commissioning activities and transition completed facilities to operations teams.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and lessons-learned programs for future projects.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• 15+ years of progressive construction experience.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing large-scale, mission-critical projects.
• Proven experience delivering high-value construction projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strong experience managing large CAPEX programs and complex contractor relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Knowledge of hyperscale and colocation data center environments.
• Experience with commissioning, mission-critical infrastructure, and multi-site construction programs.
• Deep understanding of construction safety, permitting, and compliance requirements.

Ideal

• Background with hyperscale, colocation, mission-critical, industrial, or large infrastructure projects.
• Strong financial and operational acumen.
• Proven ability to scale teams across multiple geographic regions.
• Strategic thinker who can align construction execution with broader business goals.
• Competitive salary rangeand performance bonus program
• 401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
• 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• Paid Time Off + Sick time

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.