Data Center Project Executive - Mission-Critical Build

Hire Consulting Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services is seeking a seasoned Project Executive with deep data center and mission-critical construction expertise to lead large-scale programs in Atlanta, with travel. You will oversee all phases from preconstruction to turnover, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and quality targets.

As the GC, you will manage MEP/commissioning, implement Lean/BIM/Procore methodologies, and maintain strong client communication while driving safety and project performance across multiple

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.
• PMP, CCM, or similar certification is a plus.

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

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

PMP/ CCM (certification a plus)

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Hire Consulting Services is seeking a seasoned Project Executive with deep data center and mission-critical construction expertise to lead large-scale programs in Atlanta, with travel. You will oversee all phases from preconstruction to turnover, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and quality targets.

As the GC, you will manage MEP/commissioning, implement Lean/BIM/Procore methodologies, and maintain strong client communication while driving safety and project performance across multiple