Construction Project Executive - Data Center / Mission Critical (to $230K+)

Job Title: Project Executive - Data Center/Mission CriticalLocation: Atlanta, GA - TravelingIMPORTANT: Candidates MUST have extensive experience working as a General Contractor. Our client builds the "shell" of the data center, not the interior.Job Summary:We are seeking a results-driven Project Executive with deep expertise in data center construction to lead large-scale, mission-critical projects from concept to closeout. As a General Contractor, you will oversee all phases of construction, ensuring alignment with financial, technical, and quality goals. This role demands strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a strong command of MEP systems and commissioning protocols unique to data center environments.Key Responsibilities:Lead the full lifecycle of data center construction projects — from preconstruction through commissioning and turnoverServe as the primary client interface, ensuring clear communication, satisfaction, and alignment of expectationsReview and approve contracts, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules; proactively identify and mitigate risksDrive cost control and forecasting practices to maintain financial health and meet margin targetsOversee quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with client specs and industry standardsManage project risk and change control processes to address scope, schedule, and cost impactsEnforce safety protocols across all job sites in compliance with OSHA and company standardsOptimize workforce planning, including subcontractor coordination and self-perform labor deploymentLead vendor management including prequalification, procurement, performance tracking, and complianceApply deep knowledge of data center infrastructure — including power, cooling, redundancy, and commissioning standards — to guide project decisionsImplement best-in-class project management tools and methodologies (Lean, BIM, Procore, etc.) to ensure consistency and efficiencyRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)10+ years of construction management experience, with 5+ years in data center or mission-critical environmentsProven success managing multi-million-dollar projects with complex MEP and commissioning requirementsStrong understanding of prefabrication, modular assembly, and integrated systems testing (IST)Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skillsProficiency in project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar)PMP, CCM, or similar certification is a plusCore Competencies:Cost AccountingIndustry Knowledge – Data Center Design & ConstructionContract Review and RecommendationsProject Risk and Change ManagementQuality Management and AssuranceWorkforce PlanningOccupational Health and SafetyProcesses, Methodologies and ToolsVendor ManagementProject ManagementType: direct hire