CLINTON PETERSON

Sr. Manager Datacenter Design & Deployment

LinkedIn July 2024 – Current

Lead the design and deployment of large-scale data center infrastructure across Virginia, supporting capacity growth and operational readiness for LinkedIn’s production environments.

• Lead the design of LinkedIn’s next-generation liquid-cooled machine learning platform, supporting high-density compute workloads.
• Lead the design and deployment of large-scale data center and supporting infrastructure across Virginia.
• Own end-to-end delivery from early design through construction, commissioning, and operational handoff.
• Procure and manage long-lead critical equipment to protect schedules, capacity targets, and deployment timelines.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications to standardize data center infrastructure and execution.
• Drive cross-functional coordination across internal stakeholders, design partners, contractors, and vendors.
• Align scope, schedule, and execution across multiple concurrent data center builds and workstreams.

Head of Global Workplace Projects Americas

LEGO Manufacturing Richmond August 2023 – July 2024

• Develop and present program reporting materials for evaluation by the Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and Steering Committee members.
• Serve as the primary leader for both program and project management across all strategic initiatives within North America.
• Develop and implement strategic construction plans, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams, cultivating an inclusive and constructive work atmosphere. Encourage collaboration, professional growth, and skill improvement among team members. 23 direct subordinates (11 Directors, 7 Senior Managers, 4 Project Managers and 1 Project Assistant).
• Evaluate project outcomes and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in processes, efficiency, and quality.
• Recruit, coach, and nurture the requisite talent to cultivate a high-achieving project management team.
• Develop and execute comprehensive capital project management strategies in alignment with the organization's goals and objectives.

Construction Director

LEGO Manufacturing Richmond Dec 2022 – Aug 2023

• Oversee the construction project lifecycle, from conceptualization to completion, ensuring that projects are executed within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Collaboratively define precise project objectives, scope, and success criteria in conjunction with stakeholders.
• Identify potential risks and challenges that could impact project timelines, costs, and quality. Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution. Responsible for strategic planning, ensuring a focus on quality and high development standards for the successful design and execution of 1.7million sq ft manufacturing space.
• Lead a diverse team of internal and external construction professionals and foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Oversee the tendering process, negotiate contracts with vendors and contractors, and ensure compliance with all contractual terms and conditions.
• Successfully led a team of internal and external resources to secure a 17% reduction($238 million) in construction costs through value engineering.

Senior Project Manager

HITT Contracting 2021 - 2022

• Develop and monitor all project activities including schedules, budget and related items to ensure timely and quality completion of assigned construction projects.
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with architects, engineers and other vendors along with client, building representatives, subcontractors and others who are on the project team.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to various teams involved in numerous projects, pinpointing opportunities for employees to enhance their skills and expand their knowledge base.
• Manage the preconstruction and RFP package efforts, collaborating with the Preconstruction Department and leveraging company resources for successful outcomes.
• Successfully managed and completed the turnover of 104 megawatts of data center construction from inception through commissioning completion.

Senior Project Manager

Turner Construction 2015 - 2021

• Develop high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring. Ensure regular feedback is shared with staff including timely completion of employee performance appraisals.
• Manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously from preconstruction through closeout.
• Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements on all projects.
• Drive enforcement of safety protocols by the project staff.
• Support and drive utilization of various Turner initiatives and technologies.
• Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee and pricing decisions.
• Develop and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients, the design community, and organizations to enhance future business development opportunities. Responsible for securing $120 million in healthcare work from a new client.

Senior Project Manager

Structure Tone Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

• Monitor all project activity including schedules, spending and related items to ensure timely and quality completion of assigned construction projects.
• Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, financial reports, and final project evaluation reports. Present findings to senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop a high-performance team through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring. Ensure regular feedback is shared with staff including timely completion of employee performance appraisals.
• Implement and rigorously enforce safety protocols among the project staff, ensuring a steadfast commitment to both safety and quality standards in all project activities.
• Support clients for early planning and scheduling prior to in-field execution.

Project Manager

Rand Construction - 2009 - 2012

• Oversee all project-related activities, including project schedules, expenditure tracking, and associated elements, to guarantee the punctual and high-quality execution of designated construction projects.
• Prepare budget and cost estimates for owners and developers.
• Conduct internal staff meetings to disseminate appropriate company and project information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with architects, engineers, and other vendors, along with clients, building representatives, subcontractors, and others who are on the project team.
• Oversee timely and accurate completion of all documentation and administrative aspects relating to project management execution.

Project Manager

Colonial Construction 1999 - 2004

• Manage all staff assigned to project and relationship management among project owner, owner’s tenants and all professional groups involved.
• Created and managed project schedules to ensure efficient project planning and execution.
• Lead preconstruction activities for projects, including but not limited to budget preparation, scope definition, risk assessment, procurement planning, and contractor selection to ensure successful project initiation and planning.
• Implement and oversee change management processes to evaluate, document, and effectively integrate project changes while minimizing disruption and ensuring alignment with project objectives, budget, and schedule.