Vice President of Data Center Delivery
5 days ago
Houston
Vice President – Data Center Delivery Construction & Operations Aggressive Compensation + Equity Participation Client: Confidential, PE-Backed Data Center Developer / Operator Are you ready to architect and deliver the next generation of AI-ready, liquid-cooled data centers? Our client is a profitable, fast-growing colocation and build-to-suit developer/operator backed by a leading infrastructure investor. With a strong existing footprint and funded growth plan across Texas and the Southeast, they are hiring a Vice President of Data Center Delivery to own the end-to-end delivery of their rapid Data Center expansion. Highlights include: Leadership • Highly respected, industry-known CEO who practices servant leadership, • 14+ years tenure of the leadership team Financial Strength • Backed by a leading independent investment advisor specializing in value-add, middle-market infrastructure opportunities., • Investment Partner brings institutional capital, strategic expertise, and a proven track record of scaling infrastructure businesses to national prominence. Dominant Market Position • 150+ Customers, including many in the Fortune 500, • 100% Uptime, • Highest Rated Data Center in its Market, • Close to 10 years of profitable operations with a strong financial foundation Innovation & Industry Leading Platform • Designed by the only accredited Tier Designer from the Uptime Institute affiliated with its market, • AI-Ready Infrastructure, • Carrier Centric: 16 Tier 1 carriers available, • Confirmed Power poised for rapid growth, • Colo+ Service: Fully managed colocation offering with 12-hour migrations This is a confidential retained search—client and investor names, along with a detailed opportunity description, will be shared with qualified candidates. Scope of Leadership Lead all aspects of data center development and delivery, managing a portfolio that includes: • Expansion: 10 Acres, 110,000 GSF, 30 MW, 12 MW IT load facility, • Greenfield Development: Ground-up campus development, • Strategic Market Expansion: Opportunistic growth in tier-one markets, • Design Innovation: Evolution from standard to high-density/liquid cooling solutions Key Responsibilities • Drive end-to-end project lifecycle from site selection through commissioning., • Lead cross-functional teams, including design, construction, and commissioning partners., • Ensure projects meet exacting standards: on-time, on-budget, zero-defect delivery., • Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and capital deployment., • Build and mentor a world-class development team as they scale. Essential Experience • 10+ years of hands-on leadership in data center development/construction, • Proven track record delivering enterprise-class facilities (10+ MW scale), • Demonstrated expertise in dealing with municipalities, the public, architects, engineers, and contractors, • Expert in developing project execution strategy and contracting approaches, • Experience with procurement efficiencies in terms of managing the timeline and cost for critical path equipment, • Deep understanding of critical infrastructure: power, cooling, redundancy, • Experience with hyperscale and AI-optimized designs, • Strong financial acumen and P&L responsibility, • Experience with cost modeling and developing, with assistance, dynamic cost and delivery timeframe models for various design/reference architectures. Leadership Competencies • Strategic vision balanced with operational excellence, with safety as a core value, • Ability to build trust with customers, investors, project stakeholders, and partners, • Track record of building and leading high-performance teams, • Comfort navigating private equity-backed growth environments, • Executive presence and communication skills Technical Expertise • Mission-critical facility design, • Contracting strategy, risk management, and project management, • High-density cooling solutions (air, liquid, immersion), • Distributed redundant and block-redundant architectures, • Sustainable design and renewable energy integration, • Supply chain optimization in constrained markets Location & Travel • Houston-based initially, with frequent travel to Texas and Atlanta markets Compensation & Benefits • Highly competitive base salary, • Significant bonus opportunity tied to project and platform performance, • Long-term equity participation in a high-growth, PE-backed platform, • Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO), • Relocation assistance available Build the Future! Make History! This is more than a role – it’s an opportunity to shape the organization, making meaningful contributions to the industry and grow alongside/in a very well-backed and stable platform. You’ll find: • Meaningful Impact: Your work directly enables funded growth and value creation for you and your team., • Growth Trajectory: Be part of our journey from regional leader to national platform, • Cultural Fit: Join a team that values expertise, excellence, integrity, and long-term relationships, • Resource Backing: Tallvine’s capital and strategic support ensure we can execute our vision, • Market Timing: Capitalize on explosive demand for AI-ready infrastructure About the Search This is a confidential retained search being conducted jointly by CFS Partners | Valor Front Executive Search, a nationally ranked top-tier executive search team with 50+ years of combined experience and 20+ years focused in mission-critical / data center infrastructure. How to Explore This Opportunity (Confidentially) Please apply via LinkedIn: we will follow up with all qualified candidates confidentially.