Vice President - Data Centers - Developer / Operator

Metric DCX; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking a Vice President of Preconstruction to lead the data center preconstruction lifecycle, from feasibility through GMP. You will chair cross-functional teams, align scope, schedule, and cost with engineering, EPC partners, and executive leadership.

This high-visibility role demands 15+ years in preconstruction for data centers or large industrial facilities, with proven delivery on projects >$500M and strong executive communication skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in preconstruction or related fields.
• Experience on projects exceeding $500M in value.
• Knowledge of design-build and EPC delivery models.
• Experience coordinating with utility-scale power infrastructure.
• Executive-level communication with C-suite and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across geographies and development stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities across hyperscale and mid-scale data center developments.
• Build and manage a high-performing preconstruction team.
• Drive alignment between development, engineering, EPC partners, and executive leadership on scope, schedule, and cost.
• Own total project cost models from early concept through GMP.
• Lead the selection and performance management of design consultants, specialty engineers, and contractor partners.
• Present project status, risk, and budget updates to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Skills

Executive-level communication

Leadership

Estimating

Value engineering

Cost benchmarking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Vice President of Preconstruction - Data Centers

About the Company

We are hiring for one of North America's fastest-growing energy infrastructure platforms, integrating power, digital infrastructure, and compute at scale to meet surging demand for AI, HPC, and next-generation computing workloads. They are executing on a multi-gigawatt development pipeline of greenfield and brownfield sites across the United States, backed by blue-chip financial and technology partners.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Vice President of Preconstruction to lead and scale the preconstruction function across an ambitious and growing data center development pipeline. This is a high-visibility executive role sitting at the intersection of real estate, engineering, procurement, and EPC strategy. You will own the preconstruction lifecycle — from site feasibility and design development through budget, bid, and contract execution — and will be a key voice in how we move projects from concept to construction.

What You'll Do

• Lead all preconstruction activities across an active pipeline of hyperscale and mid-scale data center developments, including feasibility, programming, design management, estimating, and constructability review
• Build and manage a high-performing preconstruction team, including estimators, project managers, and development engineers
• Drive alignment between development, engineering, EPC partners, and executive leadership on project scope, schedule, and cost
• Own total project cost models from early concept through GMP, including establishing benchmarks and managing contingency
• Lead the selection and performance management of design consultants, specialty engineers, and contractor partners
• Manage relationships with EPC firms, GCs, and trade partners — ensuring competitive procurement and risk-appropriate contract structures
• Partner with real estate and land development teams on site due diligence, including power studies, geotechnical assessments, utility coordination, and infrastructure planning
• Develop and standardize preconstruction processes, tools, and templates that scale with the company's rapid growth
• Present project status, risk, and budget updates to executive leadership and key stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• 15+ years of experience in preconstruction, construction management, or development, with meaningful experience in data center, mission‑critical, or large‑scale industrial facilities
• Demonstrated experience leading preconstruction on projects exceeding $500M in value
• Deep knowledge of design‑build and EPC delivery models, contract structures, and procurement strategy
• Strong command of estimating, value engineering, and cost benchmarking across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines
• Experience coordinating with utility‑scale power infrastructure, including substations and primary distribution systems
• Executive‑level communication skills — comfortable presenting to C‑suite and external partners
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across different geographies and development stages
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil/Electrical Engineering, or a related field required; Master's preferred

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-capitalized organization at an inflection point, with the pipeline and ambition to become one of the largest digital infrastructure platforms in the country. You will have the resources to build a best‑in‑class preconstruction team and the latitude to define how the company develops at scale.