Data Center Project Executive — Mission-Critical Leader

SourcePro Search, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking a Project Executive with deep data center construction expertise to lead large-scale, mission-critical projects from concept to closeout. As a General Contractor, you will oversee all phases, focusing on shell construction, budgets, schedules, and quality.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong knowledge of power, cooling, redundancy, and commissioning, with hands-on management of prefabrication, BIM tools, and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction management experience.
• 5+ years in data center or mission-critical environments.
• Proven track record managing multi-million-dollar projects with complex MEP and commissioning requirements.
• Proficiency in project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project).
• 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

Negotiation

Communication

Data center knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking a Project Executive with deep data center construction expertise to lead large-scale, mission-critical projects from concept to closeout. As a General Contractor, you will oversee all phases, focusing on shell construction, budgets, schedules, and quality.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong knowledge of power, cooling, redundancy, and commissioning, with hands-on management of prefabrication, BIM tools, and vendor coordination.