Project Executive
MXI Partners
We are seeking an experienced Project Executive to oversee the delivery of complex data center construction projects, specializing in MEP integration, white space construction, and tenant fit-outs.
This is a senior leadership position requiring a strong construction background, ideally within electrical or MEP contracting, and extensive experience delivering mission-critical data center facilities. The successful candidate will oversee multiple projects, lead construction teams, manage client relationships, and ensure successful project execution from preconstruction through commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive-level oversight of multiple data center construction projects, focusing on MEP integration, white space buildouts, and tenant fit-outs.
- Lead project delivery from preconstruction and procurement through installation, commissioning, and final client handover.
- Oversee the installation and integration of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including UPS systems, switchgear, PDUs, cooling systems, and associated MEP equipment.
- Manage and mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and construction teams, ensuring successful execution across multiple concurrent projects.
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, subcontractor performance, and overall financial performance.
- Coordinate complex MEP installations, ensuring seamless integration between electrical, mechanical, controls, and other critical building systems.
- Develop and maintain relationships with data center owners, operators, general contractors, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
- Provide strategic leadership throughout commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and operational handover.
- Identify and mitigate construction risks, scheduling conflicts, cost overruns, and technical challenges.
- Ensure all projects meet stringent safety, quality, schedule, and performance requirements associated with mission-critical facilities.
Experience & Requirements
- Mandatory experience delivering data center construction projects , particularly MEP integration, white space construction, and tenant fit-outs.
- Strong construction background with extensive experience in electrical contracting, MEP construction, or mission-critical infrastructure delivery .
- Proven experience in a senior construction leadership role, such as Project Executive, Senior Project Manager, Project Director, or Operations Manager.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple large-scale construction projects, including financial management, project controls, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination.
- Strong technical understanding of data center electrical and mechanical systems, including power distribution, UPS, switchgear, cooling infrastructure, and commissioning.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams and coordinating complex MEP installations within live or operational data center environments.
- Proven ability to manage relationships with data center owners, operators, general contractors, and key project stakeholders.
- Strong commercial awareness, leadership capabilities, and experience delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred, although extensive relevant construction experience will be considered.
Compensation and benefits:
- Competitive base salary and generous performance-based incentives
- Vehicle allowance and gas card
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Company 401k match (up to 4%)
- Generous PTO (4 weeks + 9 holidays)
- Long and Short Term Disability
$212.7k - $374.4k
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