VP/SVP, Data Center Development & Delivery

Metric DCX; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Exec (DCX) is leading a confidential search for a VP/SVP-level Head of Data Center Development & Delivery for a well-capitalized company building next-generation off-grid, nuclear-powered AI data center campuses across the U.S., across multiple markets.

This foundational leadership role oversees a large-scale pipeline, serving as the primary internal counterpart to EPC and infrastructure partners, while driving site readiness, preconstruction, permitting, schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading large-scale data center or critical infrastructure programs.
• Deep experience with EPC delivery and owner-side leadership.
• Strong executive presence with ability to engage investors and partners.
• Proven track record delivering multi-market campuses on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery across a large-scale data center campus pipeline.
• Serve as the primary internal counterpart to EPC and infrastructure partners.
• Oversee site readiness, pre-construction, permitting, project controls, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate across nuclear, finance and legal teams to support integrated infrastructure development.
• Support investor diligence and public-company readiness.

Skills

Executive leadership

Data center development

EPC delivery

Construction management

Program controls

Investor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

MBA

Job description

Metric Exec (DCX) is leading a confidential search for a VP/SVP-level Head of Data Center Development & Delivery for a well-capitalized company building next-generation off-grid, nuclear-powered AI data center campuses across the U.S., across multiple markets.

This foundational leadership role oversees a large-scale pipeline, serving as the primary internal counterpart to EPC and infrastructure partners, while driving site readiness, preconstruction, permitting, schedules and budgets.