Project Executive - Data Center Construction

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

McKinstry is looking for a Project Executive - Data Center Construction to join our Data Center Innovations division in Dallas, TX. This role is responsible for driving business growth and project success by leading complex sales and project initiatives, managing key client relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered in alignment with organizational strategy. Additional responsibilities may include:

• Position McKinstry’s brand and promote all corporate offerings within identified markets and to clients, consistently seeking new targets and growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry leaders, associations, and organizations at all levels, and manage key accounts as determined by business unit goals.
• Develop and manage the sales process from opportunity identification through booking and transition to operations, including RFQ/RFP responses, interview strategy, team management, contract negotiations, and proposal development.
• Lead or support pursuit strategies for acquiring projects or new clients and execute market strategies including SWOT and competitive analysis.
• Actively participate in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image and support business unit revenue and operating income goals.

Operations and Execution

• Act as the primary client interface for all project financial, contractual, and technical matters, establishing key project and client objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of project execution, including contract management, financial reporting, safety and quality reviews, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with business unit and operations leadership to ensure successful project delivery, and exercise cross-functional decision making with engineering, preconstruction, estimating, accounting, purchasing, and marketing.
• Define project responsibilities for team members, coach individuals throughout execution, and ensure accurate, timely, and salient reporting to stakeholders.

McKinstry Culture, Leadership, and Employee Development

• Promote a “One McKinstry” mindset and support company goals and the Action for Impact plan.
• Act as a steward of company policies and procedures, and build effective relationships with customers, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups.
• Leverage McKinstry’s offerings and industrialized construction resources to provide high-level preconstruction and project delivery services.
• Foster cross-collaboration among business units, corporate services, and executive leadership.

Team Management

• Select, develop, coach, and manage staff within the portfolio of work.
• Mentor and develop client-focused professionals and encourage employee growth through development plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need To Succeed at McKinstry

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum 12+ years of construction experience in various procurement methods and running large projects, with at least 5 years managing a team and five years in a sales leadership role.
• Experience on large data center projects is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project executive and senior project manager responsibilities, including project controls, financials, risk management, and estimating.
• Advanced skills in critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and team leadership.
• Proven ability to organize people, delegate responsibility, and manage multiple activities to achieve results.
• Strong commitment to quality, integrity, and client satisfaction.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, codes, equipment selection, labor relations, and financial programs/software.
• DBIA certification preferred.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit‑sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $118,170 - $210,100 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug‑free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer‑sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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