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

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Project Executive with deep data center construction expertise to lead complex, mission-critical projects.

As a General Contractor, you will oversee shell construction, drive schedule adherence, and ensure alignment with financial, technical, and quality goals. You will manage client expectations, coordinate MEP integration and commissioning, and lead risk, safety, and quality programs across multiple sites.

Formación

• 10+ years in construction management, including data center or mission-critical projects.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar scopes with MEP and commissioning.
• Strong leadership and client interface skills.
• PM software proficiency (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project).

Responsabilidades

• Lead data center construction from preconstruction through commissioning.
• Interface with clients, align expectations, and manage contracts and budgets.
• Mitigate risks and control costs to protect margins.
• Oversee quality assurance and safety across sites.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and self-perform labor.
• Apply Lean, BIM, and Procore to improve efficiency.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Risk management

Project management

Negotiation

Safety compliance

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Advanced degree preferred

Herramientas

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Descripción del empleo

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