Project Executive - Data Center Construction

Project Executive – Hyperscale Data Center Construction

Location: South Chicago (Relocation or Travel Support Available)

Schedule: Full-time, on-site Monday-Friday (required)

Sector: Data Center Construction / Industrial Redevelopment

Compensation: Executive Base Salary + 20% Bonus + Industry-Leading Per Diem

We are partnering with a major Industrial Real Estate owner in North America that is expanding its General Contracting division to deliver a growing portfolio of hyperscale data center projects. They are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager from the General Contractor (GC) side who is ready to step into a Project Executive role, leading multiple large-scale Data Center projects as the business continues to grow. Please note: Previous Data Center construction experience is essential. Candidates must also be willing to work on-site Monday-Friday.

This programme includes both industrial-to-data center conversions and ground-up hyperscale developments, typically involving facilities of 350,000+ sq. ft. with capacities of up to 150MW. Projects include:

• Industrial-to-Data Center conversions
• Ground-up Hyperscale Data Center construction
• Major structural modifications and roof raises
• Large-scale civil, site work, and flatwork packages
• Private high-voltage substation construction
• Complex MEP installation, integration, and commissioning

Several projects are already underway, with many more scheduled as the portfolio continues to expand.

What We're Looking For

This opportunity is ideal for a Senior Project Manager looking to take the next step into a Project Executive position. Applicants must have:

• Proven Data Center construction experience (essential)
• Recent experience working for a General Contractor
• Experience delivering large-scale mission-critical, industrial, redevelopment, or ground-up construction projects
• Experience managing multiple project teams and subcontractors
• Knowledge of Procore and BIM/3D coordination
• Exposure to substations or major power infrastructure is highly desirable
• Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills
• Availability to work on-site Monday-Friday

The Opportunity

With a pipeline of 30+ hyperscale Data Center projects, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a rapidly growing General Contractor and play a key leadership role in delivering some of the largest mission-critical developments in North America.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Executive Base Salary
• 20% Annual Bonus
• Industry-leading Per Diem
• Relocation or Travel Support Available
• 15 Days PTO
• 401(k) with 3.5% Company Match
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Interested? If you're an experienced Senior Project Manager with Data Center construction experience, looking to step into a Project Executive role, I'd love to have a confidential conversation. We have multiple opportunities across our Data Center portfolio, so if you have Data Center construction experience and are looking for your next challenge, please get in touch.