Job Description

Build Your Career in Chicago – A Rising Data Center Market

Chicago isn’t just the Windy City — it’s one of the fastest-growing data center hubs in the U.S. With its central location, powerful infrastructure, and rising demand for digital capacity, Chicago is quickly becoming the place to build mission-critical projects. At T5, we’re proud to be shaping this growth with state-of-the-art facilities and a team that keeps the digital world running.

Vice President of Construction

Location: Chicago, IL | Type: Full-time

About T5 Data Centers – Forever On!

Since 2008, T5 has been a leader in customized data center solutions, trusted by some of the world’s largest companies. With 400+ engineers, technicians, and professionals, we’re proud of our culture of excellence, inclusivity, and growth.

• 100% Data Center Focused

• Owner-Operator Mindset

• Strong Commitment to Community & Veterans

The T5 Construction Foundation

The success of T5CS is dependent upon five (5) foundational core principles.

• SAFETY (Zero-Accident Objective)
• PROCESS & PROCEDURE EXECUTION
• COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION
• BUDGET ADHERENCE
• SCHEDULE ADHERENCE

The successful execution of these core principles allows us to deliver projects that exceed our customer’s expectations.

Role Overview

The Vice President of Construction oversees the development and delivery of T5’s construction portfolio across the U.S., including projects executed in-house as a GC and with third-party partners. This role drives efficiency, quality, and profitability while leading high-performing teams to deliver ground-up, brownfield, and fit-out data center builds.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across construction management and general contracting projects.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and quality for mission-critical builds.
• Direct planning, scheduling, and execution to ensure timely, efficient delivery.
• Recruit, train, and develop construction staff in partnership with HR and senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and risk management protocols.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and executive-level reporting.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor, subcontractor, and client relationships.
• Foster innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years of construction management experience.
• Background in owner’s representation and/or design-build required.
• General contracting and data center experience required.
• Proficiency in Procore, Excel, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus eligibility
• Per diem when traveling
• Car allowance
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
• PTO & paid holidays

What’s Next

We’re excited to hear how your leadership can shape the future of data center construction at T5. Apply today — let’s build the future together.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

T5 Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.