Data Center Project Executive - Mission-Critical Leader

CareerNerds, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Project Executive for data center and mission-critical construction in Atlanta with travel. You will lead large-scale projects from concept through turnover, serving as the primary client liaison and overseeing budgets, schedules, and safety.

The role requires 10+ years in construction, 5+ in data centers, and strong MEP/commissioning knowledge. Procore, BIM, and lean-based methods are part of our toolset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 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 and alignment of expectations.
• Review and approve contracts, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules; mitigate risks.
• Drive cost control and forecasting to meet margin targets.
• Oversee quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with client specs and standards.
• Manage project risk and change control processes for scope, schedule, and cost impacts.
• Enforce safety protocols across all sites per OSHA and company standards.
• Lead vendor management including prequalification and procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Project Executive for data center and mission-critical construction in Atlanta with travel. You will lead large-scale projects from concept through turnover, serving as the primary client liaison and overseeing budgets, schedules, and safety.

The role requires 10+ years in construction, 5+ in data centers, and strong MEP/commissioning knowledge. Procore, BIM, and lean-based methods are part of our toolset.