Data Center Project Executive - Mission-Critical Leader

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Machining Solutions Inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Executive with deep data center construction expertise to lead large-scale, mission-critical projects from concept to closeout in the Atlanta area, with travel.

As a General Contractor, you will oversee all phases of construction, ensuring alignment with financial, technical, and quality goals. You will apply strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a thorough understanding of MEP systems and commissioning protocols unique to data

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/testing of integrated systems.
• 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

Project management

Negotiation

Risk management

Cost control

Safety management

Client/interface

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

BIM

Job description

Modern Machining Solutions Inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Executive with deep data center construction expertise to lead large-scale, mission-critical projects from concept to closeout in the Atlanta area, with travel.

As a General Contractor, you will oversee all phases of construction, ensuring alignment with financial, technical, and quality goals. You will apply strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a thorough understanding of MEP systems and commissioning protocols unique to data