Job Description

About Yondr

Yondr is a disruptor. We challenge convention and simplify complexity.A global developer, owner operator and service provider of data centers, we deliver complex data center capacity needs for the world’s largest tech companies. Our exponential growth sees us looking for extraordinary people to help accelerate us towards our vision: Tomorrows Digital Infrastructure, Delivered.

But we can’t do this without you.

About the Role

As the VP for Construction AMERs you will be tasked with spearheading the Construction strategy and execution of hyperscale Data Center project Construction across our AMER regional portfolio.

This role is pivotal in ensuring that Yondr’s Construction standards meet the highest benchmarks for safety, quality schedule predictability and cost competitiveness.

The successful candidate will lead the multiple campus Construction teams, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and drive excellence in construction execution. The role will cover multiple projects with multiple clients simultaneously across the portfolio.

The candidate shall be well versed in both design and construction of critical infrastructure and shall show a history of partnering with multiple data center capacity stakeholders (engineering, legal, development and finance team).

Main Responsibilities

• Accountable for Construction delivery for the AMERs region from inception through operations for multiple, concurrent Data Center projects, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and budgets.
• Accountable for pre-ops safety for the region.
• Accountable for AMERs region pre-construction through site due diligence, site acquisition and permitting periods.
• Accountable for AMERs region utility execution from connection agreement to energisation at site
• Accountable for the AMERs region Commissioning program within Yondr ensuring fully compliant delivery to stakeholder and customer requirements.
• Support in building the AMERs region pipeline in line with Yondrs 5 year business plan.
• Collaborate effectively with the other pillars within the wider Data Center execution team namely Design, Procurement, Cost/Commercial teams
• Contribute to technical innovation developing new business strategies and Yondr DC blueprint

Qualifications and experience

• Extensive experience in Data Center Construction at scale is essential.
• Extensive experience in building and managing regional execution teams across the construction industry.
• Extensive knowledge of the AMERs region construction industry supply chain with particular focus on Data Center construction, Design and build projects and AMERs region industry contract norms.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-cultural teams and external working relationships.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale, cross-functional, and multi-team projects, with significant capital project experience.
• Strong cost/commercial understanding, with the ability to appreciate the impact of technically led decisions on budget and schedule.
• A track record of effective risk mitigation and strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively, challenge traditional approaches, and develop innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in Construction management software and programs

At Yondr, we want to enhance the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging of our workforce to reflect the world we live in. Our roles are potential opportunities for everyone; all interested parties, regardless of nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender, are welcome to apply. We ensure all candidates have equitable access and consideration throughout the hiring process.

Yondr is committed to fostering a welcoming, safe and inclusive work environment. We provide support through our benefits, which are inclusive of all backgrounds.