VP, Data Center Construction — Lead Large-Scale Projects

Prime Data Centers; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Premium health benefits

Paid time off

Bonus program

Job summary

Prime Data Centers in Madison, WI seeks a Vice President of Construction to lead the delivery of hyperscale data center projects from conception to commissioning. You will oversee design, procurement, commissioning, and closeout across regions, drive schedule, cost, quality, and safety, and manage CAPEX budgets exceeding $100M while collaborating with Sales, Operations, Acquisitions, and Engineering.

The role requires 15+ years of construction leadership, deep data center knowledge, and a track

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years in construction with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing large-scale, mission-critical projects (data centers preferred).
• Proven track record delivering high-value, complex data center projects on time and within budget across multiple regions.
• Deep understanding of hyperscale and colocation data center construction requirements, including power, cooling, network, and security infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, critical infrastructure, and Tier-rated data center design and operations (e.g., Uptime Institute standards).
• Familiarity with construction codes, safety regulations (OSHA), permitting processes, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross-functional teams including project managers, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing CAPEX budgets exceeding $100M+.
• Experience implementing standardized construction processes, quality assurance protocols, and risk management frameworks at scale.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align construction initiatives with overall business goals, growth projections, and market demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction delivery across 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.
• 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 throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in client-facing activities and support customer engagements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, regulatory, permitting, environmental, and quality requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Project management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Job description

Prime Data Centers in Madison, WI seeks a Vice President of Construction to lead the delivery of hyperscale data center projects from conception to commissioning. You will oversee design, procurement, commissioning, and closeout across regions, drive schedule, cost, quality, and safety, and manage CAPEX budgets exceeding $100M while collaborating with Sales, Operations, Acquisitions, and Engineering.

The role requires 15+ years of construction leadership, deep data center knowledge, and a track