Mission Critical Project Executive

Pogue Construction Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Pogue Construction Company is seeking a Project Executive for Mission Critical/data center projects. This role leads complex ground-up builds from preconstruction through turnover, ensuring financial performance, schedule adherence, quality, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will manage large project teams, coordinate with MEP systems, oversee budgets and procurement, and grow client relationships while mitigating risks and pursuing new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven GC experience leading ground-up Mission Critical/data center projects.
• Experience managing full project lifecycle from preconstruction to turnover.
• Strong financial management for large projects.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Knowledge of MEP systems and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Ability to manage client relationships and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of Mission Critical/data center projects from preconstruction through turnover.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, schedule, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cost projections, change management, contingency, and profitability.
• Support preconstruction efforts including budgeting, procurement strategy, scheduling, constructability, and planning.
• Lead project teams through ground-up construction, MEP coordination, commissioning, and turnover.
• Regularly review project financials and identify potential cost, schedule, or contractual risks.
• Serve as primary client contact and communicate progress, financials, schedule, and key risks.
• Support business development through client meetings, pursuits, and relationship development.
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors, trade partners, design teams, and clients.
• Provide oversight of subcontractor procurement, buyout, contracts, and change management.
• Understand long-lead equipment and procurement challenges in Mission Critical construction.
• Work with leadership to resolve issues and mitigate risk.

Skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Client relationship management

Verbal and written communication

Risk management

Contract management

Negotiation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Project Executive – Mission Critical / Data Centers

Summary:

The Project Executive – Mission Critical will provide leadership and oversight for Pogue Construction’s data center projects. This individual will be responsible for leading complex, ground-up Mission Critical projects from preconstruction through construction, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.

This position requires an experienced data center construction leader with strong financial, operational, and client-facing experience. The Project Executive will oversee project teams while maintaining accountability for financial performance, schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and overall successful project delivery.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide executive oversight of Mission Critical / data center projects from preconstruction through final turnover and closeout
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, schedule, quality, safety, and client satisfaction
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cost projections, change management, contingency, and profitability
• Support preconstruction efforts including budgeting, procurement strategy, scheduling, constructability, and project planning
• Lead project teams throughout ground-up construction, MEP coordination, commissioning, and turnover
• Regularly review project financials and identify potential cost, schedule, and contractual risks
• Serve as a primary client contact and provide clear communication regarding project progress, financials, schedule, and key risks
• Support business development efforts through client meetings, pursuits, presentations, and relationship development
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, trade partners, design teams, and clients
• Provide oversight of subcontractor procurement, buyout, contracts, and change management
• Understand and manage long-lead equipment and procurement challenges associated with Mission Critical construction
• Work closely with project and field leadership to proactively resolve construction issues and mitigate risk
• Participate in PPR meetings to review project budgets, forecasts, and projected profitability
• Determine staffing and manpower needs for assigned projects
• Lead, mentor, and develop project management teams
• Set clear expectations and hold project teams accountable for performance
• Support the continued development of Pogue Construction’s Mission Critical processes and best practices
• Maintain involvement in relevant industry organizations
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Proven General Contractor experience leading ground-up Mission Critical / data center construction
• Experience leading a data center through the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction and project start-up through commissioning, turnover, and closeout
• Strong financial experience managing large, complex data center projects
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost control, change management, procurement, and project profitability
• Working knowledge of MEP systems and infrastructure associated with Mission Critical facilities
• Understanding of data center commissioning, turnover requirements, sequencing, and schedule demands
• Experience leading large project teams and partnering with field operations
• Strong experience managing client relationships, contracts, subcontractors, and project risk

Required Skills / Expectations:

• Strong financial and business acumen
• Leadership and decision-making
• Verbal and written communication
• Client relationship management
• Financial forecasting and cost management
• Contract management and negotiation
• Risk identification and problem-solving
• Time management and organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to perform in high-parere environments
• Ability to hold others accountable
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Professionalism and confidentiality
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to mentor and develop others
• Strong internal and external customer service

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent construction experience
• Extensive General Contractor experience managing large, complex construction projects
• Significant leadership experience within Mission Critical / data center construction
• Experience successfully delivering a ground-up data center from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover
• Experience with financial responsibility for large-scale data center projects
• Experience leading Project Managers and large project teams