Data Center Project Executive — Traveling Shell GC Leader

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Project Executive with deep data center construction expertise to lead large, mission-critical projects from concept to closeout.

As a General Contractor, you will supervise all phases, aligning financial, technical, and quality goals while guiding complex MEP and commissioning activities. The role demands strategic leadership, strong communication, and a hands-on approach to safety and risk management across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field required.
• 10+ years construction management experience, 5+ years in data center/mission-critical environments.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar projects with complex MEP/commissioning.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication abilities.
• Preference for PMP/CCM certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of data center construction projects from preconstruction to commissioning.
• Serve as primary client interface; ensure clear communication and satisfaction.
• Review contracts, budgets, schedules; identify and mitigate risks.
• Drive cost control and forecasting to meet margin targets.
• Oversee QA programs and safety protocols per OSHA and standards.
• Manage risk, change control, and workforce planning including subs and self-perform labor.
• Lead vendor management and ensure compliance with project specs.
• Apply data-center knowledge on power, cooling, redundancy, and IST testing.
• Use Lean, BIM, Procore, and other PM tools for consistency and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Risk Management

Project Management

Cost Control

Safety Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Project Executive with deep data center construction expertise to lead large, mission-critical projects from concept to closeout.

As a General Contractor, you will supervise all phases, aligning financial, technical, and quality goals while guiding complex MEP and commissioning activities. The role demands strategic leadership, strong communication, and a hands-on approach to safety and risk management across multiple sites.