SVP, Variable Technical Projects – Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Lead the Data Center Project Management team and manage regional mission-critical project teams.

• Set annual and midterm priorities, goals, and operational strategies.

• Align organizational structures, staffing levels, and delivery capabilities with business objectives.

• Collaborate with senior leadership on priorities, growth objectives, and resource allocation.

• Analyze market trends and client requirements to foster service innovation and team expansion.

• Propel regional business development and cultivate client relationship networks.

• Oversee budgets, timelines, proposals, pursuit strategies, and client presentations.

• Manage the region’s profit and loss, project financials, budgets, forecasts, risks, and resource utilization.

• Supervise performance, workload planning, career development, hiring, onboarding, and technical training.

• Train, mentor, and coach project management professionals.

• Act as the Lead Technical Manager and main escalation point for complex operational, technical, scheduling, and commercial matters.

• Ensure adherence to technical standards, safety protocols, and quality control measures.

• Foster relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.

• Facilitate stakeholder alignment across multiple concurrent projects and clarify technical information.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

• Over 12 years of progressive project management experience in data center construction.

• Significant management experience leading multi-project teams and complex programs.

• Proven experience managing multiple work groups or teams through subordinate managers/supervisors.

• Background in organizational design, staffing, and career development.

• P&L responsibility and experience in managing financial or external risks and departmental budgets.

• Business development experience, including proposals, budgets, and scheduling.

• Experience leading or overseeing large-scale projects (over $50M) that are technically complex.

• Proven track record in coordinating contractors, vendors, and technical stakeholders in active operational settings.

• Experience managing project financials, procurement activities, and contract execution.

• Expertise in mission-critical MEP systems, critical power/cooling infrastructure, and commissioning practices.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Ability to lead teams in fast-paced, high-pressure, or ambiguous delivery conditions.

• Advanced proficiency in project management, scheduling, and financial management software.

• Willingness to travel within the region as required, up to 50%.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, CCM, CDCP®, or DCDC® are preferred.

• Experience with design-build, EPC, or accelerated/parallelized schedule delivery models is preferred.

• Familiarity with colocation operators or hyperscale clients is preferred.

• Knowledge of UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, and building management systems is preferred.

• Understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, testing, and commissioning protocols is preferred.

• Experience managing geographically distributed sites is preferred.

• Proven ability to recover or redirect challenged projects, programs, or teams is preferred.

• Experience in building or scaling regional project management teams is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care coverage.

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.

• Paid Time Off and recognized Company Holidays.

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

• A supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional well-being.