Vultr
Cloud Infrastructure
VP,DataCenterConstruction
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“VP, Data Center Construction at Vultr. Skills: Data Center Construction, Hyperscale Data Center Construction, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Systems, Power Distribution, Liquid Cooling, MEP Systems, Commissioning. Lead the planning, construction and commissioning of large-scale multi-MW to GW scale AI data centers. Ensuring each project is completed on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards”
What You'll Achieve.
Completed on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards; Meet the highest standards in technical and security requirements of high density GPU and AI workloads; Optimizing cost, schedule and performance outcomes; Achieving optimal PUE performance and long-term operational sustainability; Tightly controlled, accurately forecasted, and aligned with approved program budgets
Industry & Context.
Travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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
What You'll Do.
construction and commissioning of large-scale multi-MW to GW scale AI data centers
Ensuring each project is completed on time
on budget and to the highest quality standards
Lead construction design
execution and commissioning phases for the full lifecycle of the program starting with site selection through commissioning
Partner closely with Infrastructure Operations
Procurement and Operations to ensure each facility meets the highest standards in technical and security requirements of high density GPU and AI workloads while optimizing cost
schedule and performance outcomes
Build and lead a construction management team
Lead and direct all phases of data center construction
from early feasibility and site selection through design
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
and plumbing (MEP) system designs
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with Infrastructure Operations, Procurement and Operations; Partner with internal Infrastructure Engineering
Process & Methodology
Planning, Construction, Commissioning, Site selection, Design, Procurement, Build, Budget management, Forecasting
Full Job Description
WHO WE ARE Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 32 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company. Vultr Cares - 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 Join Vultr We are seeking a Vice President, Data Center Construction who will lead the planning, construction and commissioning of large-scale multi-MW to GW scale AI data centers. This leader will be responsible for ensuring each project is completed on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards. The VP will lead construction design, planning, execution and commissioning phases for the full lifecycle of the program starting with site selection through commissioning. This person will partner closely with Infrastructure Operations, Procurement and Operations to ensure each facility meets the highest standards in technical and security requirements of high density GPU and AI workloads while optimizin
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