Data Center Project Executive - Shell Build Leader

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a seasoned Project Executive with deep data center construction expertise. Lead mission-critical projects end-to-end, interfacing with clients, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and quality across large-scale shell construction.

Responsibilities include preconstruction through commissioning, cost control, risk management, and vendor coordination. A strong PM background with MEP/IST specialization is required.

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.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with 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

Negotiation

Project Management

Data Center Knowledge

Safety Management

Education

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

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a seasoned Project Executive with deep data center construction expertise. Lead mission-critical projects end-to-end, interfacing with clients, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and quality across large-scale shell construction.

Responsibilities include preconstruction through commissioning, cost control, risk management, and vendor coordination. A strong PM background with MEP/IST specialization is required.