VP of Operations - Data Center Construction

Metric DCX; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Job summary

Metric DCX seeks a VP of Operations for data center construction to oversee the full lifecycle of mission-critical projects and lead client relationships across multiple sites. The role requires guiding project managers, field teams, and design partners to deliver on‑time, on‑budget results while upholding safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with large data center programs, strong leadership, and a track record of strategic direction in a GC or

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years in construction and operations with data center focus.
• Experience with large-scale project delivery for GC or owner/operator.
• Strong civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scope knowledge.
• Proven leadership and ability to mentor multiple teams.
• Excellent communication and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project delivery

Strategic direction

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

VP of Operations – Data Center Construction

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.