Vice President - ISP

Andersen James Group; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Andersen James Group is seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead the Data Center Inside Plant business across major markets in Texas, Arizona, or Virginia. This executive role requires building a high-performing team, shaping the division's strategy, and driving profitable growth with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise customers.

You will own revenue, margins, and project delivery from preconstruction to handover, while forging long-term customer relationships and aligning with

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data center construction, structured cabling, or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Experience leading ISP, low-voltage, or structured cabling operations.
• Proven track record building and scaling operations with P&L responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead launch and expansion of the Data Center ISP business across the market.
• Develop growth strategy focused on revenue and long-term partnerships.
• Oversee financial performance including revenue, gross margin, and costs.
• Establish reporting frameworks and performance metrics.
• Recruit and develop senior operational leaders and technical talent.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

P&L management

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Business development

Customer relationship development

Education

BICSI RCDD

OSHA-30

Manufacturer certifications (CommScope/Corning)

Job description

Vice President of Operations – Data Center Infrastructure

Industry: Data Centers / Telecommunications / Mission-Critical Infrastructure

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading telecommunications and infrastructure services provider to appoint a Vice President of Operations to lead the growth and development of its Data Center Inside Plant (ISP) division in the Texas, Arizona or Virginia market.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a commercially driven executive with a background in data center infrastructure, structured cabling, fiber connectivity, or mission-critical construction. The successful candidate will take ownership of building and scaling the operation, developing a high-performing team, driving profitable growth, and establishing long-term relationships with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise customers.

Working closely with executive leadership, you will have the autonomy to shape the division’s strategy, strengthen its operational capabilities, and establish a scalable platform for continued expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Lead the launch, development, and expansion of the Data Center ISP business across the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
• Develop and execute a growth strategy focused on revenue generation, market penetration, and long-term customer partnerships.
• Identify new business opportunities and strengthen relationships with hyperscale operators, colocation providers, general contractors, and enterprise customers.
• Work alongside executive leadership to establish business objectives, growth targets, and operational priorities.

P&L & Commercial Management

• Take ownership of the division’s financial performance, including revenue, gross margin, operating costs, forecasting, and profitability.
• Develop budgets, financial forecasts, and business plans aligned with growth objectives.
• Oversee estimating strategy, commercial negotiations, change orders, project risk, and margin protection.
• Establish reporting frameworks and performance metrics to monitor business performance and drive continuous improvement.

Operational Excellence

• Provide executive oversight of multiple concurrent data center ISP projects, from preconstruction through installation, testing, commissioning, and final handover.
• Establish consistent operational procedures, quality standards, project controls, and delivery frameworks.
• Oversee workforce planning, procurement, scheduling, materials management, and coordination with construction and data center stakeholders.
• Ensure projects meet contractual requirements for safety, quality, schedule, documentation, and customer satisfaction.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and lead a high-performing organization encompassing project management, field operations, technical teams, estimating, and support functions.
• Recruit, develop, and retain senior operational leaders and technical talent.
• Establish clear accountability, performance expectations, training programmes, and career development pathways.
• Foster a culture of safety, operational discipline, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for strategic customers and key industry stakeholders.
• Develop executive-level relationships and identify opportunities to expand existing accounts and secure repeat business.
• Oversee customer performance reviews, service-level expectations, project scorecards, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate effectively with general contractors, electrical contractors, OSP teams, and other mission-critical construction partners.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience within data center construction, structured cabling, fiber infrastructure, telecommunications, or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Significant leadership experience overseeing data center ISP, low-voltage, or structured cabling operations.
• Demonstrated success building, scaling, or transforming an operational business or division.
• Proven financial and commercial expertise, including P&L responsibility, budgeting, forecasting, and margin management.
• Experience delivering complex infrastructure projects for hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise customers.
• Strong understanding of structured cabling, fiber connectivity, testing and certification, industry standards, and data center construction environments.
• A track record of developing teams, improving operational performance, and building long-term customer relationships.
• Excellent executive communication, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to meet customer-specific background screening, drug testing, and site access requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• BICSI RCDD or DCDC certification.
• OSHA-30 certification.
• Manufacturer certifications from providers such as CommScope or Corning.
• An established network across the hyperscale data center, colocation, and mission-critical construction markets.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Build and lead: Take ownership of developing a growing data center infrastructure operation.
• Executive influence: Work directly with senior leadership to shape strategy and business direction.
• Commercial ownership: Drive revenue growth, operational performance, and profitability.
• Market opportunity: Establish and expand a presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth data center market.
• Long-term growth: Build the team, customer relationships, and operational platform to support future expansion.