THE OPPORTUNITY
Where Builders Lead the Future of Digital Infrastructure
You\'re not just managing projects—you're building the platform for digital transformation. Step in as a key executive leading a mission-critical data center build from the ground up, with immediate oversight of active projects and the authority to shape construction operations nationwide. No layers, no silos—just clear ownership and real results.
Our client is a rapidly growing data center provider backed by premier technology investors with over $1B in growth capital targeted for expansion over the next 3-5 years. They own and operate their facilities with an owner-operator mentality focused on service excellence and accountability.
IMMEDIATE IMPACT OPPORTUNITIES
- Houston campus project ready to execute—permits and equipment in place
- Multi-site portfolio with land and capital secured for strategic expansion
- Chance to build and scale your own construction organization
- Direct collaboration with respected proven industry leaders
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Chief Data Center Officer, you will oversee all design development and be fully responsible for construction activities, processes, and personnel. Your charter is to lead partners in engineering and design of mission-critical data center sites and spaces while leading internal and external teams in construction delivery and operational commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and lead a strong organization for geographically dispersed expansion
- Design best-in-class, cost-effective data centers incorporating renewable energy and sustainability practices
- Create strategic relationships with vendors, contractors, and trades to enable safe, rapid delivery at advantaged costs
- Build programs and standards where they currently don\'t exist
Business & Personnel Leadership
- Implement programs for safety, process improvement, and business continuity
- Establish KPIs using external benchmarks for internal and outsourced teams
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies
Excellence in Planning & Execution
- Optimize sustainable data center construction performance across the portfolio
- Orchestrate relationships with contractors, trade partners, and equipment suppliers
- Negotiate and drive optimal procurement for all construction requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years\' experience in design or construction of large-scale mission-critical facilities with 5+ years specifically in data centers
- Proven track record of delivering engineering and construction on schedule and budget
- Demonstrated command of the design-build process including engineers, contractors, suppliers, labor, safety, and public authorities
- Growth-oriented commercial disposition with innovative thought leadership
- Understanding of P&L, resource allocation, and technology utilization driving efficiencies
- Experience in data center real estate investment with requirements for investor returns
- History of leading geographically dispersed teams consistently performing at/above plan
THE PACKAGE
- Compensation: Industry Leading
- Travel: 25-50%, primarily to project sites
COMPANY CULTURE
Our client embraces core values of:
- Grit: Perseverance in the face of adversity
- Integrity: Doing the right thing even when no one is watching
- Accountability: Doing what you say you\'re going to do
- Problem Solving: Finding the best solutions to complex issues
Their environment features radical candor meets extreme ownership, with blameless post-mortems and transparent feedback culture. This is a mature startup mentality—process-minded but not process-bound.
MAKE YOUR MARK
This isn\'t a lateral move. It\'s a leap into something rare:
- A clean slate to build something better
- A company that actually listens
- A team that values grit over gloss
For confidential consideration, please apply to Valor Front.
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