VP of Operations - Data Center Construction

Metric DCX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

High-visibility projects

Growth-focused team

Job summary

Metric DCX in Houston is seeking a VP of Operations to oversee data center construction projects across the full lifecycle, from preconstruction through commissioning. You will lead project delivery, manage client relationships, and guide multiple site teams, ensuring on-time and on-budget results.

The role requires 15-20+ years in data center construction/operations, experience with large-scale programs, and strong leadership with effective communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 15-20+ years of experience in construction and operations, with a focus on mission-critical or data center projects.
• Experience with a general contractor or owner/operator responsible for large-scale delivery.
• Strong knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
• Proven leadership to mentor multiple project teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for data center projects across full lifecycle.
• Guide project managers, superintendents, and field teams for consistency and quality across scopes.
• Lead coordination with design partners, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and company processes.
• Identify and resolve escalated issues while driving continuous improvement in execution.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Project management

Data center construction

Education

Construction Management degree

Job description

VP of Operations - Data Center Construction

Location: Houston, Texas

About the Role

We are seeking a VP of Operations with strong data center construction and operations experience to oversee project delivery, lead client relationships, and support teams across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has previously worked for a General Contractor or owner/developer and has managed large, complex data center builds from preconstruction through commissioning. This role provides strategic direction, drives project performance, and ensures that all project teams deliver high-quality, on-time, and on-budget results.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for data center projects throughout the full lifecycle.
• Support and guide project managers, superintendents, and field teams to ensure consistency and quality across all scopes of work.
• Lead high-level coordination with design partners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and company processes.
• Identify and resolve escalated project issues while driving continuous improvement in execution.

Qualifications

• 15-20+ years' experience in construction and operations, with a strong focus on mission-critical or data center projects.
• Experience working for a general contractor or owner/operator with responsibility for large-scale project delivery.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support multiple project teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-management abilities.

Preferred

• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience overseeing multiple simultaneous data center builds or large hyperscale programs.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, or equivalent (asset, not required).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits.
• Opportunity to lead high-visibility data center projects and client relationships.
• Supportive, collaborative, and growth-focused team environment