Vice President – Infrastructure & Capital Projects, Data Centers

Accenture

Vice president leading Accenture’s hyperscale data center capital projects and quantity surveying work. Overseeing delivery, business development, client relationships, budgets, contracts, and construction risk.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $240,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Quantity Surveying and Cost Management, with a strong focus on Data Center projects and Hyperscale facilities. Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project execution while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and budgetary constraints.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quantity SurveyingData Center Industry ExperienceContract ManagementTeam LeadershipProject Oversight

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Hard Skills

Cost ManagementContract EvaluationRisk MitigationBudget DevelopmentProposal ReviewConstruction ManagementClient Relationship ManagementStrategic PlanningIndustry InsightThought Leadership

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationLeadershipProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteMS ProjectPrimavera

Certifications & Qualifications

PECCMPMPCFECOALEED

Industry Keywords

Hyperscale Data CentersConstruction ActivitiesClient EngagementMarket Activity MonitoringSenior Leadership Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to developing annual budgets and strategic objectives
Lead business development teams and collaborate with leaders across business units, regions, and functions to identify and pursue opportunities
Review and contribute to proposals, whitepapers, and other materials
Develop and maintain a wide industry network and monitor industry and market activity
Select and develop senior leaders, assign accountabilities, set objectives, and establish priorities
Conduct annual and periodic reviews of assigned senior leaders, including incentive compensation and salary adjustments within budget parameters
Monitor client relationships and ensure engagement objectives and service delivery are met
Identify improvement opportunities to position the firm for repeat or new work
Maintain relationships with large clients and conduct regular outreach
Evaluate contracts and backlog for risk exposure and develop mitigation strategies
Participate in industry and civic organizations
Serve as a subject matter expert for current and prospective client relationships
Contribute thought leadership internally and through social media, conferences, and other events
Provide industry insight and guidance in internal and client-facing meetings
Oversee project teams and advise on client capital projects from concept through completion, handover, upgrades, and retrofits
Oversee programs/projects and align construction activities with client goals, budgets, and timelines
Work with architects, engineers, and general contractors
Identify construction and commissioning risks and develop mitigation plans
Foster communication and collaboration among project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients
Work independently to grow data center capital projects work
Travel to meet clients or oversee projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying
10+ years professional experience progressing in quantity surveying or cost management
5+ years experience in the data center industry
3+ years experience with Hyperscale (>30MW) Data Centers
8+ years of demonstrated functional knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications
Some travel required
Demonstrated ability to think ahead and plan over a 3 to 5 year time span
Experience leading large markets or business sectors
Experience leading and developing teams
Demonstrated ability to lead people and achieve results through others
PE, CCM, PMP, CFE, COA, LEED and/or Master’s Degree
Strong written and verbal communication skills and computer skills
Proficient in reading and understanding contract documents, plans and specifications
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project and/or Primavera

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with employer match
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Paid time off and holidays
Paid maternity and parental caregiver leave
Adoption and surrogacy assistance
Supplemental insurance plans
Employee assistance program
Legal resources
Identity theft protection
Remote work for the majority of work hours
Flexible support for work/life needs
Brand support and opportunity to build a professional social media brand