GC- PROJECT EXECUTIVE - DATA CENTER - TRAVELING

GC - PROJECT EXECUTIVE – DATA CENTER/MISSION CRITICAL (TRAVELING)

Delta Construction Partners is a national executive search firm for the nation's premier electrical and general contractors and industry professionals. Delta has been retained by a confidential client to conduct a search for a Project Executive in willing to travel with project locations in Atlanta, GA , Central TX, and throughout the Midwest and the Southeast region.

Project Executive Compensation & Benefits:

Total compensation for the Project Executive is competitive and commensurate with experience.

• Competitive base salary
• Performance bonus program
• Comprehensive health benefits package – Vision, Medical, Dental
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Vehicle allowance, fuel card, and company credit card for business-related expenses
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career development and executive leadership opportunities

Project Executive Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Client Management

• Lead the full lifecycle of data center construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover
• Serve as primary client interface, ensuring clear communication, satisfaction, and alignment of expectations
• Oversee large-scale, mission-critical projects ensuring alignment with financial, technical, and quality goals
• Provide strategic leadership and operational excellence across all project phases

Financial & Risk Management

• Review and approve contracts, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules
• Drive cost control and forecasting practices to maintain financial health and meet margin targets
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks
• Manage project risk and change control processes to address scope, schedule, and cost impacts
• Ensure projects maintain profitability and meet margin objectives

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Oversee quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with client specifications and industry standards
• Enforce safety protocols across all job sites in compliance with OSHA and company standards
• Ensure all work meets or exceeds quality standards and contract requirements
• Monitor and enforce compliance with all regulatory requirements

Operations & Team Management

• Optimize workforce planning, including subcontractor coordination and labor deployment
• Lead vendor management including prequalification, procurement, performance tracking, and compliance
• Coordinate and oversee project management teams, superintendents, and field personnel
• Implement best-in-class project management tools and methodologies (Lean, BIM, Procore, etc.) to ensure consistency and efficiency

Technical Expertise

• Apply deep knowledge of data center infrastructure including power, cooling, redundancy, and commissioning standards to guide project decisions
• Oversee complex MEP systems and commissioning protocols unique to data center environments
• Leverage understanding of prefabrication, modular assembly, and integrated systems testing (IST)
• Guide technical decisions on mission-critical infrastructure and redundancy requirements

Project Executive Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field required
• 10+ years of construction management experience required
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical environments required
• Proven success managing multi-million-dollar projects with complex MEP and commissioning requirements
• Strong understanding of prefabrication, modular assembly, and integrated systems testing (IST)
• Deep knowledge of data center infrastructure including power, cooling, redundancy, and commissioning standards
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
• Strong business acumen and financial management capabilities
• Proficiency in project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar)
• Experience with cost accounting and project financial management
• Strong contract review and negotiation skills
• Proven ability in project risk and change management
• Experience with quality management and assurance programs
• Expertise in workforce planning and vendor management
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations (OSHA)
• Ability to perform site walks, attend field meetings, and ensure on-site safety and compliance
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the Southeast region

Preferred but Not Necessary:

• Advanced degree (Master's in Construction Management, MBA, or Engineering)
• PMP, CCM, or similar professional certification
• LEED AP certification
• Experience with design-build or design-assist project delivery methods
• Background with hyperscale or co-location data center projects

Please forward your resume to Ben@DeltaConstructionPartners.com for immediate consideration.

To view a full list of job openings, please visit http://www.deltaconstructionpartners.com/careerportal/#/jobs

Bob Magnan, our CEO, is always available, you may reach Bob at: Bob@DeltaConstructionPartners.com

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