Data Center Project Executive – Mission-Critical Builds

Henderson Group Recruiting; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Group Recruiting is seeking a Project Executive for Data Center/Mission Critical projects in Atlanta with travel. You will oversee all phases of construction as a General Contractor, focusing on shell construction, MEP systems, and commissioning.

The role requires 10+ years in construction management, 5+ in data centers, and a track record of multi-million-dollar projects. Strong leadership, client interface skills, and proficiency with Procore/Primavera P6/MS Project are essential.

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.

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

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

MEP systems

Safety compliance

Vendor management

Education

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

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

BIM

Job description

Henderson Group Recruiting is seeking a Project Executive for Data Center/Mission Critical projects in Atlanta with travel. You will oversee all phases of construction as a General Contractor, focusing on shell construction, MEP systems, and commissioning.

The role requires 10+ years in construction management, 5+ in data centers, and a track record of multi-million-dollar projects. Strong leadership, client interface skills, and proficiency with Procore/Primavera P6/MS Project are essential.