Project Executive; General Contractor - Mission Critical​/Data Centers

Project Executive (General Contractor - Mission Critical / Data Centers)

Project Management/Operations

Eagle Mountain, UT

* * Full-Time/Regular

Position Summary

This is a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge, large-scale data center projects as our organization expands into a Prime Contractor role. You will help define how we deliver mission critical projects at scale-combining MEP expertise with full-scope GC leadership-while working on some of the most complex and high-impact builds in the industry.

We are seeking a Project Executive with deep General Contractor (GC) experience and a proven track record delivering large-scale, mission critical data center projects. This role will lead projects where our MEP organization is serving as the Prime Contractor, taking full accountability for end-to-end project delivery across all trades.

This individual must bring a builder-first mindset, strong technical fluency in MEP systems, and the ability to lead highly complex, fast-paced projects with zero tolerance for downtime, quality issues, or schedule slip.

Position Details

Full-Scope Project Leadership (Prime/GC Role)

* Serve as the shared point of accountability for project delivery (safety, schedule, cost, quality)

* Lead execution of hyperscale / mission critical data center projects ($100M-$1B+)

* Oversee all scopes including civil, structural, architectural, and MEP trades

* Drive alignment across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover

Mission Critical Execution

* Ensure successful delivery of high-availability systems (power, cooling, redundancy, commissioning)

* Lead teams in achieving strict uptime, redundancy (N/N+1/2N), and commissioning standards

* Integrate phased turnovers, early energization, and critical path systems startup

* Partner with commissioning teams to ensure seamless Level 1-5 commissioning processes

Preconstruction & Strategic Planning

* Lead front-end planning including logistics, phasing, procurement strategy, and long-lead equipment alignment (switch gear, generators, chillers, etc.)

* Drive constructability reviews and value engineering specific to mission critical environments

* Build and manage aggressive, milestone-driven schedules with a focus on speed-to-market

Contract & Commercial Management

* Own the prime contract and all subcontractor/vendor agreements

* Manage large-scale project financials including forecasting, cost control, and margin protection

* Lead change management in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

* Proactively manage risk, claims, and dispute resolution

Client Leadership (Hyperscale/Enterprise Clients)

* Serve as primary interface with sophisticated data center clients (hyperscalers, colocation providers)

* Lead executive-level reporting, schedule reviews, and risk discussions

* Build trust through transparency, urgency, and consistent delivery

Field & Team Leadership

* Lead and align large, matrixed teams (Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, external trade partners)

* Drive coordination between field operations and technical MEP teams

* Develop and mentor next-generation leaders within the organization

Safety & Quality

* Champion a zero-incident safety culture

* Enforce strict QA/QC standards aligned with mission critical expectations

* Ensure all installations meet design intent, commissioning requirements, and client standards

Qualifications

Required

* 7-10+ years of construction experience with significant tenure in a General Contractor role

* Proven success delivering large-scale mission critical/data center projects ($100M+; hyperscale preferred)

* Experience leading projects with responsibility for all trades as the Prime/GC

* Deep understanding of MEP systems in mission critical environments (power distribution, backup systems, cooling infrastructure)

* Strong expertise in CPM scheduling, cost control, contracts, and risk management

* Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-track, high-pressure environments

Preferred

* Experience with hyperscale clients (e.g., large cloud providers) or major colocation developers

* Background in MEP contracting with transition into GC/Prime leadership

* Familiarity with commissioning processes (Level 1-5) and…