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

Ashton North LLC; Atlanta (GA); In loco; USD 170.000 - 230.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ashton North LLC in Atlanta, GA seeks a Project Executive specialized in data center construction to lead large-scale, mission-critical projects from concept to turnover. As a General Contractor, you will oversee all phases, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and quality.

This role requires deep knowledge of data center infrastructure, MEP systems, commissioning, and safety, with proven leadership and client-facing skills to manage multi-million-dollar programs and complex vendor

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field required.
• 10+ years in construction management, with 5+ years in data center or mission-critical environments.
• PMP/ CCM certification is a plus.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic Planning

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Strumenti

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Descrizione del lavoro

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