Construction Project Executive - Data Center / Mission Critical (to $230K+)

KLA Industries; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. is seeking a Project Executive with extensive data center construction experience to lead mission-critical projects from concept to closeout as a General Contractor.

The role oversees all phases, ensuring financial, technical, and quality goals are met while coordinating with clients, vendors, and internal teams. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction management, 5+ years in data centers, and proven expertise in MEP, commissioning, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 10+ years of construction management experience
• 5+ years in data center or mission-critical environments
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of data center construction projects—from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.
• Serve as the primary client interface to ensure clear communication and aligned expectations.
• Review and approve contracts, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules; proactively identify risks.
• Drive cost control and forecasting to meet margin targets.
• Oversee quality assurance to ensure compliance with client specs and industry standards.
• Manage project risk and change control across scope, schedule, and cost.
• Enforce safety protocols across all job sites per OSHA and company standards.
• Optimize workforce planning, subcontractor coordination, and self-perform labor deployment.
• Lead vendor management including prequalification, procurement, and performance tracking.
• Apply deep knowledge of data center infrastructure—power, cooling, redundancy, commissioning standards.
• Implement PM tools and methodologies (Lean, BIM, Procore) for consistency and efficiency

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Contract negotiation

Budgeting & cost control

MEP systems

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: Project Executive - Data Center/Mission Critical

Location: Atlanta, GA - Traveling

IMPORTANT: Candidates MUST have extensive experience working as a General Contractor. Our client builds the "shell" of the data center, not the interior.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a results-driven Project Executive with deep expertise in data center construction to lead large-scale, mission-critical projects from concept to closeout. As a General Contractor, you will oversee all phases of construction, ensuring alignment with financial, technical, and quality goals. This role demands strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a strong command of MEP systems and commissioning protocols unique to data center environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full lifecycle of data center construction projects — from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover
• Serve as the primary client interface, ensuring clear communication, satisfaction, and alignment of expectations
• Review and approve contracts, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules; proactively identify and mitigate risks
• Drive cost control and forecasting practices to maintain financial health and meet margin targets
• Oversee quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with client specs and industry standards
• Manage project risk and change control processes to address scope, schedule, and cost impacts
• Enforce safety protocols across all job sites in compliance with OSHA and company standards
• Optimize workforce planning, including subcontractor coordination and self-perform labor deployment
• Lead vendor management including prequalification, procurement, performance tracking, and compliance
• Apply deep knowledge of data center infrastructure — including power, cooling, redundancy, and commissioning standards — to guide project decisions
• Implement best-in-class project management tools and methodologies (Lean, BIM, Procore, etc.) to ensure consistency and efficiency

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 10+ years of construction management experience, with 5+ years in data center or mission-critical environments
• Proven success managing multi-million-dollar projects with complex MEP and commissioning requirements
• Strong understanding of prefabrication, modular assembly, and integrated systems testing (IST)
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
• Proficiency in project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar)
• PMP, CCM, or similar certification is a plus

Core Competencies:

• Cost Accounting
• Industry Knowledge – Data Center Design & Construction
• Contract Review and Recommendations
• Project Risk and Change Management
• Quality Management and Assurance
• Workforce Planning
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Processes, Methodologies and Tools
• Vendor Management
• Project Management