VP of Construction - Data Centers Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
Harper Harrison is retained by a fast-growing global data center developer to find a VP of Construction for their Northern Virginia campus.
The role
This is a hands-on leadership position with genuine scope. You'll own the full construction lifecycle from contractor selection and power delivery through commissioning and turnover to operations. You'll build and manage a high-performing team of internal and augmented staff, set delivery governance, and be the senior construction voice in customer and executive settings.
You'll work cross-functionally with Development, Design, Finance, Sales, Operations, EHS and ESG. Delivery-related financials are yours to own: capital budgets, forecasting, variance analysis, and vendor contracts.
What we're looking for
A builder and a leader. Someone who knows complex, capital-intensive construction inside out and can operate at pace in a growth environment without losing rigour.
Specifically:
* 10+ years delivering large-scale construction projects, with 5+ years in a leadership role
* Demonstrated experience on mission-critical or data center programs, with strong CSA and MEP knowledge
* Commercial sharpness: you can manage a large capital budget and navigate contractual risk
* A genuine safety culture mindset, not a compliance-exercise one
* Confidence presenting to executives and customers, and influencing across functions
Degree in construction management or a related field required.
Why this one
Our client is actively building at scale, with a globally distributed delivery team and a serious pipeline ahead of them. This role carries real authority and real impact. If you want to shape how a major data center program gets delivered, this is worth a conversation.
Delivery Contracting Program Lead Texas, United States
Senior Construction Procurement & Contracting Lead
A rapidly growing digital infrastructure developer is seeking a Senior Construction Procurement & Contracting Lead to support the strategic execution of contractor procurement and preconstruction programs across large-scale mission critical developments.
This individual will play a key role in leading contractor engagement, managing complex RFP processes, supporting executive decision-making, and helping establish scalable delivery standards across multiple hyperscale campus developments. The role is highly cross-functional and requires a combination of construction expertise, procurement leadership, relationship management, and operational rigor. This role is 5x a week in office.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead contractor procurement and competitive RFP processes across multiple large-scale construction programs simultaneously.
* Conduct market research and contractor evaluations, including local labor conditions, contractor capabilities, and regional market dynamics.
* Coordinate and manage all phases of the contractor selection process, from early scope alignment through contract award and mobilization.
* Facilitate contractor onboarding and preconstruction engagement meetings to ensure alignment on project delivery expectations, execution standards, and partnership approach.
* Lead bid leveling, proposal analysis, and contractor comparisons across commercial, operational, and execution criteria.
* Partner closely with internal groups including Design & Engineering, Construction, Safety, Legal, Finance, Commissioning, and Executive Leadership.
* Support contract negotiations while balancing commercial objectives, schedule priorities, and project risk mitigation.
* Prepare executive-level presentations, procurement recommendations, and milestone reviews for senior leadership stakeholders.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement workflows, templates, documentation standards, and contractor engagement processes.
* Maintain high levels of organization, transparency, and communication across all active project pursuits and procurement activities.
Qualifications
* 5–10 years of experience in construction, preconstruction, procurement, or contractor management within large-scale commercial, industrial, mission critical, or campus-style developments.
* Experience supporting high-rise developments is strongly preferred.
* Strong understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, MEP systems, commissioning coordination, and long-lead procurement strategy.
* Experience managing competitive contractor procurement programs and negotiating construction agreements on complex projects.
* Proven ability to lead cross-functional coordination efforts and communicate effectively with executive leadership teams.
* Ability to build strong contractor relationships while maintaining accountability, structure, and project standards.
* Experience within hyperscale, mission critical, data center, advanced manufacturing, or large campus environments is strongly preferred.
* Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
If you are interested in learning more about the role, or have any questions regarding the role please reach out to Hudson Feinberg at 786-607-4582 or h.feinberg@harperharrison.com.
Healthcare Project Manager Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Project Manager – Healthcare
Boston, Massachusetts (Hybrid)
About the Firm
Our client is a nationally recognized architecture and design practice exclusively focused on healthcare environments. With offices across the country and a strong reputation in the healthcare sector, the firm partners with leading hospitals, academic medical centers, and healthcare systems to deliver complex, patient-centered projects that improve care delivery and community impact.
The Boston office is currently experiencing significant growth and is seeking a Healthcare Project Manager to help lead and expand its presence across New England.
Position Overview
This is a strategic opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Project Manager to join a growing healthcare-focused architecture team in Boston. The role will focus on leading complex renovation and modernization projects for major healthcare systems while also helping strengthen long-term client relationships and support continued growth throughout the region.
The firm currently has a strong pipeline of projects expected to start or restart throughout Q2 and Q3, including surgical renovations, imaging upgrades, behavioral health facilities, invasive cardiology projects, sterile processing departments, and workplace/lifestyle projects.
This hire will play a key role in expanding project management capacity locally and supporting additional work with some of the most recognized healthcare institutions in Massachusetts and the broader Northeast market.
Responsibilities
* Lead healthcare projects through all phases of design and delivery, from planning through construction administration.
* Manage project schedules, budgets, scope, and overall team coordination.
* Serve as the primary client contact and maintain strong relationships with healthcare stakeholders.
* Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including consultants, contractors, and internal design staff.
* Oversee construction documentation and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and code requirements.
* Manage projects within active and occupied healthcare environments.
* Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative studio culture.
* Support business development efforts and help strengthen the firm’s regional healthcare footprint.
* Navigate Massachusetts healthcare regulatory processes, including DPH submissions and approvals.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
* Licensed Architect preferred.
* 8+ years of architectural experience with a strong background in healthcare project management.
* Experience managing complex healthcare renovations and phased projects.
* Familiarity with Massachusetts healthcare codes and DPH processes.
* Strong client management and communication skills.
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
* Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, Deltek, Newforma, and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Ability to work in a hybrid environment and travel locally as needed.
Why This Opportunity
* Join a highly respected healthcare-focused architecture practice with a strong national platform.
* Opportunity to work with leading healthcare institutions across New England.
* High visibility role within a growing Boston office.
* Strong long-term growth potential and opportunity to influence the office’s healthcare expansion strategy.
* Collaborative culture with a focus on mentorship, leadership development, and meaningful project work.
Facilities Manager- Chicago Chicago, Illinois, United States
A leading data center developer is seeking a Senior Facility Manager to oversee data center operations across a large-scale hyperscale campus in the greater Chicago market.
This individual will play a key leadership role across a multi-building campus environment, managing facility operations, engineering teams, vendor coordination, operational reliability, and ongoing site performance within a high-availability data center environment. The position offers the opportunity to oversee a significant live critical infrastructure footprint while helping drive team development, operational excellence, and long-term campus performance.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of technical data center operations expertise, team leadership, operational oversight, and people management capabilities within mission critical environments.
Responsibilities
* Lead facility operations across a multi-building hyperscale data center campus
* Oversee a large-scale operational critical infrastructure environment
* Manage and mentor a team of facility and engineering professionals, including multiple direct reports
* Drive operational excellence across maintenance, uptime, reliability, compliance, and critical environment management
* Partner closely with internal leadership, vendors, contractors, and cross-functional operational teams
* Support staffing development through a coaching and mentoring leadership approach
* Provide oversight of vendor management, preventative maintenance, and critical systems performance
* Assist with operational planning, reporting, process improvements, and campus-wide coordination initiatives
* Participate in corporate leadership summits, meetings, and operational reviews as needed
* Ensure strong communication and leadership presence across all levels of the organization
Ideal Background
* Prior data center facilities or mission critical operations experience is required
* Strong leadership background managing engineering or facility operations teams within live critical environments
* Experience overseeing large-scale data center infrastructure and campus operations
* Ability to lead through collaboration, mentorship, and team development rather than rigid management styles
* Strong understanding of critical infrastructure systems, operational reliability, and facility management best practices
* Experience managing multiple buildings or large campus-style operations preferred
* Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
* Stable career progression within mission critical, hyperscale, colocation, or data center operations environments
Compensation & Logistics
* Competitive base salary and bonus structure
* Long-term incentive eligibility
* Fully onsite role requiring 5 days/week onsite presence
* Limited travel required for corporate meetings and leadership summits
Additional Considerations
* Data center experience is considered a non-negotiable requirement for the position
* Candidates without deep operational data center experience are unlikely to be considered
* Candidates currently supporting projects through third-party relationships should be carefully vetted for potential conflicts
* Strong emphasis on leadership adaptability, mentorship, and team-oriented management style
Why This Opportunity?
* Opportunity to oversee a large-scale hyperscale campus environment with significant operational responsibility
* Strong visibility within a rapidly growing digital infrastructure organization
* Leadership role with direct influence on operational performance and team development
* Exposure to enterprise-scale mission critical operations within a high-growth market
* Competitive compensation structure with long-term growth potential
For confidential consideration, please apply directly or reach out to Hudson Feinberg at h.feinberg@harperharrison.com mailto:h.feinberg@harperharrison.com or 786-6074582 for additional information.
Director EHS, Data Center Texas, United States
A globally recognized, prominent, vertically integrated data center development and investment platform is seeking a Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety to lead and advance the organization’s data center construction and operations programs.
This individual will partner with global stakeholders and leadership to develop and implement EHS programs across multiple developments in the United States. This position offers the opportunity to create and implement a safety program across multiple hyperscale campuses in the United States for one of the fastest growing data center developers in the United States.
The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of serving in an EHS leadership position preferably within the data center or mission-critical space, with significant experience in managing multi-site or national EHS programs. This candidate will be responsible for implementing and improving safety standards.
Responsibilities
* Lead development and implementation of EHS programs and strategy to further develop a forward-thinking safety strategy.
* Guarantee adherence with regulatory, corporate and operational site safety standards.
* Create and implement national EHS programs, principles, and frameworks.
* Identify and reduce risk within environmental, health, and safety regulations across multiple hyperscale developments.
* Drive organizational alignment around safety, sustainability, and long-term operational resilience.
* Oversee all site EHS operations, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and applicable regulatory standards.
* Collaborate with site leadership to incorporate safety considerations into operational planning, maintenance efforts, and capital improvement projects.
* Lead the site safety committee and promote active employee participation in safety programs and initiatives.
* Verify that site personnel and third-party vendors comply with established safety protocols, procedures, and training requirements.
* Leading and building successful EHS teams across multiple developments.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)
* Ability to influence leadership and drive changes throughout the organization.
* 10+ Years in an EHS Leadership position in construction with data center experience preferred.
* Proven experience developing and implementing safety programs across multiple complex sites or projects.
* Deep understanding of environmental, risk management, and occupational safety standards.
* Ability in building and managing high performing EHS teams.
Why this role?
* Opportunity to implement safety programs and drive real change for an established hyperscale developer.
* Institutional like backing with a start-up like feel in a stable, well-established environment.
* Highly competitive compensation, bonus structure, and opportunity for long-term growth.
* Access to resources and sophistication of one of the largest Real Estate developers in the world.
* Stability of a well-established globally recognized real estate developer with rapidly
* Scaling data center development and investment arm.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please reach out to Hudson Feinberg at 786-607-4582 or h.feinberg@harperharrison.com
Lead Superintendent Indiana, United States
A nationally recognized commercial general contractor is seeking a Lead Superintendent to support the delivery of large-scale mission critical and data center projects across the United States.
This role is ideal for a construction leader with experience managing highly technical, fast-paced projects and leading field operations from site mobilization through commissioning and turnover. The organization continues to see significant growth within the mission critical sector and is looking for individuals who thrive in complex construction environments and are excited by the opportunity to travel nationally on major hyperscale developments.
The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capabilities, a proactive communication style, and experience driving schedule, safety, and quality performance on large-scale data center or advanced technology projects.
Responsibilities
* Lead field operations on large-scale mission critical/data center construction projects
* Manage superintendents, subcontractors, and field personnel throughout all phases of construction
* Drive project schedules, sequencing, logistics coordination, and daily field execution
* Oversee highly coordinated MEP installations and technical project scopes
* Lead subcontractor coordination meetings, pull-planning efforts, and site logistics planning
* Ensure strict adherence to safety, quality control, and commissioning requirements
* Partner closely with project management teams, owners, consultants, and trade partners to proactively resolve field issues
* Support commissioning, turnover, and closeout activities within highly schedule-driven environments
* Mentor and develop assistant superintendents and field engineers
Ideal Background
* 8+ years of commercial construction superintendent experience
* Prior experience leading ground-up data center, mission critical, industrial, or highly technical construction projects
* Strong understanding of MEP-intensive construction and commissioning processes
* Experience managing aggressive project schedules and fast-track delivery environments
* Ability to lead large subcontractor teams and maintain strong field presence
* Willingness and ability to travel nationwide for projects
* Stable career progression within commercial general contracting or mission critical construction environments
Why This Opportunity?
* Opportunity to work on some of the most advanced mission critical projects in the country
* Strong project pipeline and long-term growth within the data center sector
* Collaborative and team-oriented culture with strong leadership support
* Competitive compensation, travel package, bonus structure, and long-term advancement opportunities
* Exposure to large hyperscale and technically sophisticated developments nationwide
For confidential consideration, please apply directly or reach out for additional information.
