Construction Project Executive - Data Center Market

Project Executive

Gray Construction is looking for a Project Executive to join the Data Center Market with locations in Dallas, TX;
Jackson, MS;
Lexington, KY; and Reno, NV.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Facilitate customer and team meetings, ensuring detailed minutes and action items are recorded, updated, and distributed in a timely manner.
• Hold all required project start‑up meetings with appropriate team members.
• Track and complete project action items systematically to support project requirements.
• Ensure project staff completes submittal reviews, status reports, close‑out documents, and maintenance manuals promptly.
• Visit project sites regularly.

• Continuously monitor progress, identify budget or cost issues early, develop corrective actions, and report to responsible leadership.
• Operate within budgetary limits and requirements.
• Develop project proposals and execution strategies that evolve with the project, with buy‑in from construction, A/E, MEP, and field ops teams.
• Monitor purchases of materials, subcontracts, equipment, and services for optimal savings while meeting safety, quality, scheduling, training, and profitability requirements.
• Ensure change orders are issued to subcontractors and customers per procedures.
• Manage red files and job cost reports with the site manager monthly.

• Oversee the development and maintenance of the project master schedule to ensure conformance with execution strategy and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with field ops, A/E, and MEP services to assess schedule progress, identify issues, and assist in corrective measures.
• Document and communicate any project delays appropriately, producing notices and justifying extensions as necessary.

• Ensure contractual terms in owner contracts and subcontracts are understood by all parties and action taken accordingly.
• Meet safety, quality, scheduling, training, and profitability goals, promoting and implementing relevant programs.
• Develop the project risk management plan, assign responsibilities, and report progress.
• Assess plan effectiveness and collaborate with field ops, A/E, and MEP services to implement changes.
• Oversee corrective actions for risk mitigation until issues are resolved.
• Demonstrate a consistent, clear problem‑solving approach.

• Act as the primary customer contact and account manager, serving as a transitional stop before escalation to director level.
• Develop relationship management plans and assign responsibilities for reporting progress.
• Coordinate with A/E services regarding consultants and incorporate plans into the project execution plan.
• Assess plan effectiveness and collaborate to adapt plans or corrective actions.
• Exhibit leadership qualities and core‑value alignment within and beyond the project team.
• Maintain continuity of workflow during absences or terminations of subordinates or project staff.

• Ensure project staff support and abide by the company’s vision, core values, and mission.
• In coordination with field ops, A/E, and MEP services monitor team cohesiveness and develop corrective action plans.
• Mentor and train senior project managers, project managers, and assistant project managers and engineers.

• Maintain a cooperative work environment with engineering, design, and construction site staff.
• Communicate regularly with other project executives and responsible leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university; or a minimum of ten years of related experience and training; or an equivalent combination.
• Minimum seven consecutive years total profit and loss accountability on multiple projects.
• Minimum five years of experience managing all disciplines of design/build or hard‑bid projects for the market served.
• Experience in lump‑sum, GMP, cost‑plus construction management, and fee‑based construction contracting, and understanding of legal aspects of contractual language.
• A proven record of increasing project profitability from initial margin on multiple projects.
• Knowledgeable in technical aspects of…