Vice President of Construction Mission Critical Projects

MMG; Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas (TX, TX, TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate development firm is seeking an experienced Vice President of Construction for a large-scale data center project in Fort Worth, Texas. This executive role requires a proven track record in managing significant construction projects, ensuring high standards of performance and delivery. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in the industry, with robust skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, and data center technologies. The firm offers a full-time position with potential for widespread impact across the company's portfolio.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading large-scale data center development and construction projects.
• In-depth knowledge of data center operations and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of a multi-phase data center development project.
• Serve as point of contact ensuring project milestones are met.
• Identify and manage project risks to ensure profitability and delivery.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders in the data center industry.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.

Skills

Project management

Data center design

Power and cooling technologies

Quantitative modeling

Communication skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Vice President of Construction Mission Critical Projects

MMG is working with a National Real Estate Development firm seeking a dynamic and experienced VP/SVP of Construction Management, specifically with design, engineering and construction experience, for a state‑of‑the‑art, large‑scale data center development in Dallas, Texas.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end management of a large, multi‑phase data center development and construction project. Responsible for working directly with external owner’s representatives, advisors and contractors in the planning, design, procurement, construction, and delivery.
• Partner with the appropriate internal stakeholders to prepare strategy and investment development proposals for executive leadership: (powered land vs. powered shell vs. full turnkey) and (hyperscale vs. colocation vs. network dense).
• Serve as day‑to‑day point of contact, ensuring all project milestones and objectives are met and material and service costs align with project budget and quality standards.
• Along with the owner’s representative and project teams, identify and manage project risks, including legal, financial, market, construction, geotechnical and environmental risks to ensure profitability and successful delivery of the project. Collaborate with the investment team, general counsel and third‑party risk managers.
• Ensure construction meets the high standards of reliability, sustainability, and efficiency required for data center operations.
• Work closely with utility providers, municipalities, and state agencies to ensure power and water availability.
• Explore the potential for development of parcels across the country owned by the Company, including construction costs, power availability, and market demand; evaluate the opportunity to establish a broader data center business.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across internal stakeholders and with contacts throughout the data center industry.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market conditions, regulatory and zoning changes.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Proven track record of leading large‑scale data center development and construction projects (10+ years).
• In‑depth knowledge of data center design, engineering, construction, and operations, including power, MEP, and network infrastructure.
• Superior project management and quantitative/modeling skills; highest attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of data center industry standards and best practices. Significant network in the sector.
• Established understanding of data center power and cooling technologies and the ability to use this understanding to inform design and development plans and process.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Executive presence and exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Self‑motivated and action‑oriented; executes efficiently and generates results.
• Versatile and adaptable; skilled problem solver and critical thinker.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Project Management

Industries

Construction, Architecture and Planning, and Civil Engineering