Juan Vasquez

About Juan Vasquez

I am a data center construction and development leader with over 20 years of experience delivering large-scale, hyperscale infrastructure programs across multi-state portfolios.Currently serving as Director of Construction for Microsoft’s US Central region, I lead metro-level delivery of critical data center campuses, with accountability for safety performance, capital governance, schedule certainty, and operational readiness across complex greenfield and expansion programs.My role extends beyond project execution. I focus on building disciplined operating rhythms, developing high-performing construction leadership teams, and driving predictable outcomes in fast-paced, high-growth environments. I partner closely with design, engineering, operations, utilities, and executive stakeholders to ensure strategy and execution remain fully aligned.Throughout my career, I have overseen delivery across hundreds of megawatts of critical capacity, strengthened contractor governance models, implemented standardized construction programs, and fostered cultures grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.I am passionate about leadership development, safety excellence, and building the infrastructure that enables the next generation of cloud and AI technologies.

Experience

1. Director of Construction Us Central

   Microsoft

   Feb 2025 — Present

   Lead metro-level delivery of hyperscale data center campuses across the US Central region- Accountable for safety performance, capital governance, and schedule reliability across multiple concurrent programs- Manage and develop Construction Managers and Site Directors, reinforcing consistent execution standards- Drive general contractor governance and performance management- Partner cross-functionally with Design, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Real Estate, and Utilities- Lead commissioning, turnover, and operational readiness strategy- Support early contractor engagement and long-lead procurement planning.

Education

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  Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture

• Illinois Institute of Technology

  Certificate, Construction Management

  2001 — 2002

• University of Illinois Chicago

  Bachelors, Architecture

  1991 — 1997

Skills

• Project Estimation
• Construction
• Leed Ap
• Cpm Scheduling
• Budgeting
• Subcontracting
• Budgets
• Preconstruction
• Purchasing/Special Sourcing
• Project Management
• Contractors
• Value Engineering
• Change Orders
• Construction Management
• Green Building
• Primavera P6
• Renovation
• Contract Management
• Ms Project
• Leed
• Mep
• Purchasing
• Project Bidding
• Procurement
• Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Electricians
• Pre-Construction
• Submittals
• Supply Chain Management
• Process Scheduler
• Rfi
• Cost Control
• Constructability