VP, Data Center Construction & Mission Critical Leadership

Preston Recruitment Ltd; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Housing and travel allowances

Generous paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Preston Recruitment Ltd. is representing a leading US general contractor in Houston for a Vice President of Construction focusing on data centers and mission critical facilities.

The role calls for strategic oversight, strong commercial judgement, and the ability to steer senior project teams to deliver on safety, quality, and profitability. The individual will manage executive client relationships, guide preconstruction and procurement, and lead complex MEP delivery through handover, while

Qualifications

• Need proven record in large-scale data center or mission critical construction.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to lead experienced teams.
• Ability to manage demanding client conversations and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership to senior project teams with clear expectations and resources.
• Hold project leadership accountable for safety, quality, schedule and profitability.
• Challenging financial forecasts, identifying risk early and driving recovery plans.
• Manage executive client relationships and resolve high-level escalations.
• Guide preconstruction, procurement and subcontractor strategy.
• Oversee complex MEP delivery, commissioning readiness and handover.
• Recruit and develop leaders for future phases.

Skills

Executive leadership

Data center experience

Client relationship management

Commercial judgement

Job description

Preston Recruitment Ltd. is representing a leading US general contractor in Houston for a Vice President of Construction focusing on data centers and mission critical facilities.

The role calls for strategic oversight, strong commercial judgement, and the ability to steer senior project teams to deliver on safety, quality, and profitability. The individual will manage executive client relationships, guide preconstruction and procurement, and lead complex MEP delivery through handover, while