Executive Project Director, Hyperscale Data Center Delivery

Michels Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Michels Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a Project Director to lead the nationwide delivery of hyperscale data centers and mission-critical infrastructure. You will oversee large cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, and drive commercial performance from pursuit through turnover.

This executive role requires strategic planning, safety leadership, and deep experience with complex programs, Procore/PM tools, and a proven track record of delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in construction management, engineering, or related field with 10+ years of progressive project leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale mission-critical, hyperscale data center, EPC, industrial, or complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong client-facing experience and ability to develop executive-level relationships.
• Experience overseeing Project Managers, Construction Managers, Project Controls teams, and multidisciplinary project organizations.
• Solid understanding of project execution, controls, finance, procurement, scheduling, contract management, risk management, and commercial strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Establish project execution strategies that support safety, quality, schedule, financial, and client satisfaction objectives.
• Lead Project Managers, Construction Managers, Project Controls teams, and field leadership personnel throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with clients, developers, design partners, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
• Drive project profitability through effective commercial management, contract administration, forecasting, risk management, and change management.
• Support strategic growth initiatives, project pursuits, proposal development efforts, and customer engagement activities.

Skills

Executive leadership

Client relationships

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering/Business/PM

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Michels Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a Project Director to lead the nationwide delivery of hyperscale data centers and mission-critical infrastructure. You will oversee large cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, and drive commercial performance from pursuit through turnover.

This executive role requires strategic planning, safety leadership, and deep experience with complex programs, Procore/PM tools, and a proven track record of delivering on time and within budget.