Hyperscale Data Center Program Lead

Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent is seeking an Electrical Project Executive to lead large-scale data center projects across multiple U.S. locations.

This site-based executive leadership role oversees senior teams, client relationships, and strategic delivery for mission-critical electrical systems. The ideal candidate has extensive on-site electrical construction experience, a contractor background, and a proven track record delivering complex data center programs with strong P&L and

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a Project Executive / Senior Leader within electrical construction.
• Extensive on-site construction experience is required.
• Experience working for an electrical contractor (not only GC/client side).
• Strong background delivering mission-critical / data center projects (hyperscale preferred).
• Deep understanding of electrical systems and safety standards (NEC/ OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight across multiple data center projects or large-scale programs.
• Lead project teams including Senior PMs, PMs, Superintendents, and field staff.
• Act as primary escalation point with clients, general contractors, and stakeholders.
• Drive project performance across safety, quality, schedule, and financial targets.
• Oversee commercial strategy, including contracts, risk management, cost control, and profitability.
• Plan resources and manpower across sites; govern RFIs, submittals, change management, procurement.
• Champion QA/QC, NEC compliance, OSHA standards, and safety culture.
• Lead commissioning, turnover, and client handover strategies for mission-critical systems.
• Identify risks and implement proactive delivery solutions at scale.

Skills

Executive leadership

On-site electrical construction

Data center experience

Client relationship management

Program & project leadership

Job description

Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent is seeking an Electrical Project Executive to lead large-scale data center projects across multiple U.S. locations.

This site-based executive leadership role oversees senior teams, client relationships, and strategic delivery for mission-critical electrical systems. The ideal candidate has extensive on-site electrical construction experience, a contractor background, and a proven track record delivering complex data center programs with strong P&L and