Data Center Project Executive - Mission-Critical

Genie Matthews and Associates; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking a Project Executive with deep data center construction expertise to lead large-scale, mission-critical projects from concept to closeout.

As a General Contractor, you will oversee all phases, manage budgets, schedules, and quality, and coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

The role requires 10+ years in construction, 5+ in data centers, and proficiency with MEP, commissioning, and modern PM tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction management experience, with 5+ years in data center or mission-critical environments.
• Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar projects with complex MEP and commissioning requirements.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, 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, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations.
• Review and approve contracts, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules; mitigate risks.
• Drive cost control and forecasting to maintain financial health and margins.
• Oversee quality assurance to ensure compliance with specs and standards.
• Manage risk and change control for scope, schedule, and cost.
• Enforce safety protocols across all sites per OSHA and company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Contract Review

Strategic Planning

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking a Project Executive with deep data center construction expertise to lead large-scale, mission-critical projects from concept to closeout.

As a General Contractor, you will oversee all phases, manage budgets, schedules, and quality, and coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

The role requires 10+ years in construction, 5+ in data centers, and proficiency with MEP, commissioning, and modern PM tools.