VP, Data Center Construction

Vultr

Vice President of Data Center Construction at Vultr overseeing the planning and execution of AI data centers. Ensuring timely project completion, quality standards, and operational efficiency.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $185,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead a construction management team of like-minded professionals with a wealth of experience and eager to build the next generation of infrastructure.
Lead and direct all phases of data center construction, from early feasibility and site selection through design, procurement, build and commissioning.
Direct the successful delivery of 10 to GW+ data center programs
Partner with internal Infrastructure Engineering to ensure there is technical alignment against the program’s basis of design (BoD)
Review and validate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) system designs, including MV/LV distribution, UPS systems, PDUs, busways, switchgear, and generator configurations.
Ensure all facilities are designed and constructed to meet or exceed environmental and energy-efficiency standards, achieving optimal PUE performance and long-term operational sustainability.
Ensures all fit-out and construction related Non-Recurring Costs (NRCs) are tightly controlled, accurately forecasted, and aligned with approved program budgets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience leading hyperscale data center construction programs.
Deep expertise in large scale electrical and mechanical systems, power distribution, and liquid cooling.
Proven experience with large scale GPU and AI data center deployments, including high density liquid cooled infrastructure.
Experience working directly with data center operators and construction partners to align on program and project plans in order to drive, execute, and deliver desired outcomes
Deep understanding of MEP systems, commissioning and critical load infrastructure.
Experience with a variety of cooling technologies in different climate zones.
Experience and relationships with the most prominent manufacturers and construction companies in the industry.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans.
401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting
Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan
Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
$500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year
Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
Company paid Wellable subscription

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Hard Skills & Tools

data center constructionmechanical systemselectrical systemspower distributionliquid coolingGPU infrastructureAI data center deploymentsMEP systemscommissioningcritical load infrastructure

Soft Skills

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