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?

We are adding a Project Executive to our nationally growing Data Center Innovations division in Texas. In this role, you will be 100% on‑site, developing and managing large and complex projects including the strategies, goals, and objectives. Additionally, some responsibilities you will have include:

• Performs oversight on all activities, project functions, and the resources needed.
• Defines project assignments for team members.
• Serves as a primary point of contact with the customer during the projects implementation.
• Has financial responsibility for the projects - Including accurate, timely, and salient reporting to stakeholders.
• Acts as a steward of all company policies and procedures.
• Responds to stakeholders with accurate and timely information to facilitate company decision‑making.
• Exercises global decision making by considering other departments within the company such as project management, sales and estimating, accounting, purchasing, etc.
• Facilitates invoice payments from clients and ensures timely payment of subcontractors.
• Responsible for all pre‑construction budgets/estimates.
• Prepares client and subcontractor change orders.
• Prepares monthly project accounting review (ETC).
• Ensures projects are completed on schedule.
• Monitors and proofs change issue log.
• Selects, develops, coaches and manages staff.
• Develops positive working relationships with craft foremen and other field personnel who are assigned to projects.
• Meets with each trade's foreman and reviews the project as the design develops.
• Effectively manages a percentage of the annual sales based on department needs.
• Provides support to the customer with regards to project financials, contractual and technical issues.
• Works with a large client base including the owner and business leaders for the company.
• Takes ownership of projects as assigned by Business Unit Manager.

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience is required.
• Minimum of ten to fifteen (10‑15) years of construction project management experience is required.
• Minimum of five (5+) years managing data center projects is required.
• Deep expertise with mechanical and/or electrical engineering preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio required.
• Proficient with scheduling software:
  Microsoft Project, Primavera, and/or Suretrak required.
• RCDD, CPM professional designation is preferred.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable codes required.
• Knowledge of equipment selection procedures. Includes layout of the equipment with required clearances and good design practices required.
• Knowledge of construction financial programs and software required.
• Basic estimating skills preferred.
• Knowledge of low voltage systems (HVAC Controls, Fire Alarm, Security) is preferred.

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…