🚧 Google invests $40 billion in Texas Google announced this week, a massive $40 billion investment in Texas through 2027 to build new cloud and AI infrastructure, including data center campuses in Armstrong and Haskell Counties. This isn't just about tech... it's about infrastructure. New data centers, solar plants, battery storage facilities and grid expansion projects are coming - and they'll need experienced construction professionals to make it happen. What's being built: - Multiple data center campuses across Texas - A solar and battery storage plant alongside one of the Haskell County data centers - Over 6,200 megawatts of new energy generation and capacity - Supporting infrastructure to responsibly scale operations But how does this affect construction recruitment? Large-scale data center and energy projects require specialized leadership who understand complex MEP systems, mission-critical infrastructure and tight timelines. This is likely to generate demand for: - Project Managers & Directors with data center or industrial experience - Superintendents skilled in ground-up construction and coordination of advanced mechanical/electrical systems - MEP Coordinators who can manage sophisticated power, cooling and redundancy requirements - Electrical professionals – Google is supporting training for over 1,700 apprentices in Texas by 2030 With a $40 billion investment and infrastructure projects launching through 2027, competition for experienced construction talent in Texas will be fierce. We specialize in connecting top construction professionals with leading employers - Tom Judd - CertRP & Jessica Lampard are our specialists in Texas, so connect with them directly for support. Or drop us a message: info@wesearchpeople.com 📩
