Data Center Project Executive — Mission-Critical Builds

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

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive seeks a Project Executive with deep data center construction expertise to lead large-scale, mission-critical projects in the Atlanta area. As a General Contractor, you will oversee all phases from concept to closeout, driving schedule, cost, risk, and safety with a focus on MEP systems and commissioning.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in construction management, 5+ years in data centers, and a proven record of managing multi-million-dollar projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction management
• 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 and integrated systems testing (IST)

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of data center construction projects—from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover
• Serve as primary client interface ensuring clear communication and client satisfaction
• Review contracts, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules; proactively identify and mitigate risks
• Drive cost control and forecasting to maintain financial health and margins
• Oversee quality assurance programs to meet client specs and industry standards
• Manage project risk and change control processes for scope, schedule, and cost
• Enforce safety protocols across all sites per OSHA and company standards
• Oversee subcontractor coordination and vendor management
• Apply knowledge of data center infrastructure (power, cooling, redundancy, commissioning) to guide decisions
• Implement project management tools and methodologies to ensure consistency and efficiency

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

BIM

Job description

The Recruiting Hive seeks a Project Executive with deep data center construction expertise to lead large-scale, mission-critical projects in the Atlanta area. As a General Contractor, you will oversee all phases from concept to closeout, driving schedule, cost, risk, and safety with a focus on MEP systems and commissioning.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in construction management, 5+ years in data centers, and a proven record of managing multi-million-dollar projects.