Data Center Project Executive - Travel Required

Accounting Search; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Project Executive—Data Center/Mission Critical—to lead large-scale data center construction programs in Atlanta, GA with travel. You will oversee all phases, ensure schedule, budget and quality goals, and drive safety, risk, and vendor management.

The role requires a strong track record as a General Contractor, deep MEP and commissioning knowledge, and expertise in Lean, BIM, and Procore. Travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 10+ years in construction management, with 5+ years in data center or mission-critical environments.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar projects with complex MEP and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of prefabrication, modular assembly, IST, and IST testing.
• Proven leadership, negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar.
• PM certification (PMP/ CCM) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of data center construction projects from preconstruction to turnover.
• Serve as 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 maintain margins.
• Oversee QA programs to ensure compliance with specs and standards.
• Manage risk and change control for scope, schedule, and cost.
• Enforce OSHA safety protocols across all sites.
• Optimize workforce planning incl. subcontractors and self-perform labor.
• Lead vendor management including prequalification and procurement.
• Apply deep data center infra knowledge to guide decisions.
• Implement Lean, BIM, Procore and other PM tools for consistency.

Skills

General Contractor

Data center expertise

Leadership

Education

Construction Management degree

PM Certification

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking a Project Executive—Data Center/Mission Critical—to lead large-scale data center construction programs in Atlanta, GA with travel. You will oversee all phases, ensure schedule, budget and quality goals, and drive safety, risk, and vendor management.

The role requires a strong track record as a General Contractor, deep MEP and commissioning knowledge, and expertise in Lean, BIM, and Procore. Travel is expected.