Project Executive

Project Executive – Mission Critical Construction (Data Centers)

Location: Onsite (5 days/week)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $160,000–$180,000 base salary

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Project Executive to lead multiple large-scale, mission-critical construction projects, with a strong focus on hyper-scale data center infrastructure. This senior leadership role requires proven expertise in large commercial construction, strategic planning, and team leadership, along with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple hyper-scale data center construction projects from preconstruction through completion

• Partner with preconstruction teams to develop accurate estimates, competitive bid strategies, and constructability reviews

• Integrate self-performed civil and underground construction activities into overall project execution plans

• Develop and review preliminary and master project schedules

• Lead, mentor, and manage project managers, project engineers, and senior field leadership

• Collaborate closely with clients, designers, consultants, and trade partners to ensure project success, mitigate risk, and strengthen long-term relationships

• Participate in client-facing activities during pursuits and bidding, including scope clarification, proposal presentations, and project interviews

• Ensure projects meet or exceed budget, schedule, quality, and safety expectations while complying with all regulatory requirements

• Implement project controls, reporting, and risk management strategies to proactively address schedule and cost challenges

• Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and executive-level reporting

• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and contributing to pursuit strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (required)

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in large commercial construction; mission-critical and data center experience strongly preferred

• Extensive leadership experience overseeing complex, large-scale construction programs

• Strong working knowledge of construction project management tools, including Bluebeam Revu, Excel, AutoCAD, BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), MS Project, P6, Google Earth, Google Drive, and MS Teams

• Ability to break down complex construction operations into logical, executable sequences

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with executives, clients, consultants, field teams, and government agencies

• Ability to successfully pass background, drug, and alcohol screening requirements