Senior Vice President, Data Center Development
Location: Dallas, Texas (Hybrid)
The Opportunity
We are working with a well-capitalised infrastructure platform backed by institutional investors to appoint a Senior Vice President of Data Center Construction to support the next phase of U.S. growth.
This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for driving the development of hyperscale and AI-driven data center projects across key U.S. markets, with an initial focus on Texas and the broader ERCOT region.
The role will suit an individual who can operate at both a strategic and execution level - originating opportunities, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and advancing projects through to shovel-ready.
The Role
- Lead the full construction lifecycle of large-scale data center projects (100MW+)
- Identify, evaluate, and secure strategic sites with a strong emphasis on power access
- Manage utility engagement, interconnection processes, and power strategy
- Oversee entitlement, permitting, and local stakeholder coordination
- Structure and negotiate land agreements, joint ventures, and development partnerships
- Work closely with capital partners to align development strategy with investment objectives
- Interface with hyperscale customers and support commercial discussions where required
- Partner with internal construction and delivery teams to ensure a seamless transition into execution
The Individual
- Proven experience leading construction delivery of hyperscale data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects across the U.S.
- Demonstrated ownership of multi-site or campus-scale builds ($500M–$5B+), from early works through commissioning readiness
- Deep experience managing EPC contractors and full construction lifecycle
- Strong understanding of power infrastructure, utility coordination, and grid constraints (ERCOT experience preferred)
- Track record of driving projects from site readiness / pre-construction through to mechanical completion and handover
- Commercially astute, with experience managing budgets, contracts, and delivery risk across large capital programs
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with multiple concurrent builds
- Experience working with hyperscale or large colocation operators
Why This Role
- Direct influence over a significant U.S. program pipeline
- High visibility with senior leadership and investment partners
- Opportunity to shape strategy in one of the fastest-growing sectors globally
- Platform for progression into C-suite leadership
