Data Center Project Executive — Mission-Critical GC Leader

Aspire Talent Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions 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 requires robust leadership, exceptional communication, and a hands-on approach to MEP systems, commissioning, safety, and vendor management on complex data center

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 IST (Integrated Systems Testing).
• 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

Cost control

Risk management

Project management

Preconstruction planning

Site safety management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions 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 requires robust leadership, exceptional communication, and a hands-on approach to MEP systems, commissioning, safety, and vendor management on complex data center