Data Center Project Executive - Construction

Location: Multiple U.S. Locations (Extensive Travel Required — 75-100%) |
Employment Type: Full-Time |
Department: Construction Operations

We are seeking a seasoned Traveling Project Executive to provide senior‑level oversight across multiple mission‑critical data center construction projects nationwide. This role is ideal for a construction leader who thrives on the road, can quickly assess project health across job sites, and brings the executive presence needed to manage high‑value client relationships, large project teams, and complex MEP/critical infrastructure builds simultaneously.

• Provide executive‑level oversight of multiple concurrent data center projects across various regions, traveling to job sites as needed to ensure performance, quality, and client satisfaction
• Serve as the senior point of contact for owners, developers, and hyperscale clients, managing high‑stakes relationships and expectations
• Oversee Project Managers and Superintendents on‑site, providing mentorship, escalation support, and strategic direction
• Review and approve project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and change order logs; hold teams accountable to financial targets and GMP/contract commitments
• Ensure adherence to safety programs, quality control standards, and commissioning requirements across all assigned sites
• Identify risks early across the portfolio (schedule slippage, cost overruns, supply chain/equipment delays) and drive corrective action plans
• Support pre‑construction efforts including bidding, GC/subcontractor selection, and constructability reviews for upcoming projects
• Coordinate with design teams, engineers, and MEP trade partners to resolve high‑level technical and design conflicts
• Lead monthly/quarterly project reviews with executive leadership and clients
• Represent the company at critical milestone meetings, site walks, and client presentations
• Drive standardization of best practices, lessons learned, and process improvements across the data center project portfolio

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of construction project management experience, with 5+ years specifically in data center or mission‑critical facility construction
• Prior experience overseeing multiple large‑scale projects simultaneously ($50M+ each preferred)
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, critical infrastructure (UPS, generators, switch gear, cooling systems), and commissioning processes
• Demonstrated ability to travel extensively (75–100%) and manage remote teams effectively
• Proven track record managing hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center clients
• Strong financial acumen — experience with GMP contracts, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and executive communication skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to fly/travel domestically on short notice

• PMP or DBIA certification
• OSHA 30 certification
• Experience working with major hyperscale clients (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta) or their GC/CM partners
• Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier standards
• Experience mentoring/developing junior PMs and superintendents across a project portfolio