Data Center Mission Critical Project Leader

Pogue Construction Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Pogue Construction Company is seeking a Project Executive for Mission Critical/data center projects. This role leads complex ground-up builds from preconstruction through turnover, ensuring financial performance, schedule adherence, quality, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will manage large project teams, coordinate with MEP systems, oversee budgets and procurement, and grow client relationships while mitigating risks and pursuing new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven GC experience leading ground-up Mission Critical/data center projects.
• Experience managing full project lifecycle from preconstruction to turnover.
• Strong financial management for large projects.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Knowledge of MEP systems and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Ability to manage client relationships and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of Mission Critical/data center projects from preconstruction through turnover.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, schedule, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cost projections, change management, contingency, and profitability.
• Support preconstruction efforts including budgeting, procurement strategy, scheduling, constructability, and planning.
• Lead project teams through ground-up construction, MEP coordination, commissioning, and turnover.
• Regularly review project financials and identify potential cost, schedule, or contractual risks.
• Serve as primary client contact and communicate progress, financials, schedule, and key risks.
• Support business development through client meetings, pursuits, and relationship development.
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors, trade partners, design teams, and clients.
• Provide oversight of subcontractor procurement, buyout, contracts, and change management.
• Understand long-lead equipment and procurement challenges in Mission Critical construction.
• Work with leadership to resolve issues and mitigate risk.

Skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Client relationship management

Verbal and written communication

Risk management

Contract management

Negotiation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Pogue Construction Company is seeking a Project Executive for Mission Critical/data center projects. This role leads complex ground-up builds from preconstruction through turnover, ensuring financial performance, schedule adherence, quality, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will manage large project teams, coordinate with MEP systems, oversee budgets and procurement, and grow client relationships while mitigating risks and pursuing new business opportunities.