Mission-Critical Data Center Project Executive

Ajax Building Company; Springfield (IL); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 4

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Ajax Building Company, part of STO Building Group, seeks a Mission Critical Project Executive to lead large-scale data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover. This role drives profitability, client satisfaction, and team performance while providing executive oversight of safety, quality, schedule, and risk.

Travel and extended assignments are expected across the Eastern region and Midwest as the primary base for major engagements.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 15 years of commercial general contractor project management experience, including senior leadership of complex projects.
• Proven success delivering large-scale data center projects from preconstruction through turnover; hyperscale experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel and stay near project sites for extended assignments (primarily across the Eastern region and Midwest).
• Strong understanding of critical power and cooling systems, MEP coordination, equipment procurement, commissioning, and phased delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple project teams, manage financial performance and contractual risk, and build lasting client relationships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead project managers, superintendents, and MEP leaders; establish priorities and accountability.
• Serve as the primary executive contact for owners, design teams, and trade partners; resolve escalated issues.
• Oversee preconstruction, budgeting, constructability, value engineering, and procurement strategy.
• Manage financial performance including forecasts, cost controls, billing, and change orders.
• Review contracts and scopes; manage commercial risk and compliance with company procedures.
• Drive schedules and coordinate long-lead equipment, OFCI packages, and turnover milestones.
• Oversee integration of critical electrical and mechanical systems, including commissioning.
• Hold teams accountable for safety and quality; escalate significant risks to leadership.
• Ensure closeout, warranties, record documentation, and final financial reconciliation.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

MEP coordination

Data center experience

Financial management

Client relationships

Travel willingness

Phased delivery

Educación

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

or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

Ajax Building Company, part of STO Building Group, seeks a Mission Critical Project Executive to lead large-scale data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover. This role drives profitability, client satisfaction, and team performance while providing executive oversight of safety, quality, schedule, and risk.

Travel and extended assignments are expected across the Eastern region and Midwest as the primary base for major engagements.