Data Center Project Executive - Mission-Critical

Key People; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People in Atlanta, GA is 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Advanced degree in a related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of construction management experience; 5+ years in data center or mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, commissioning and IST processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of data center construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.
• Serve as the primary client interface to ensure satisfaction and aligned expectations.
• Review and approve contracts, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules; identify and mitigate risks.
• Drive cost control and forecasting to maintain margin targets.
• Oversee quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with specs and industry standards.
• Manage project risk and change control for scope, schedule, and cost impacts.
• Enforce safety protocols across all sites in line with OSHA and company standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors, self-perform labor, and workforce planning.
• Lead vendor management including prequalification, procurement, performance tracking, and compliance.
• Apply data center infrastructure knowledge (power, cooling, redundancy, commissioning) to guide decisions.
• Implement Lean, BIM, Procore and other PM tools to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Key People in Atlanta, GA is 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.