Project Director

Metric DCX; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses and benefits

Growth-focused team

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking a Project Executive with deep data center construction experience to oversee delivery across multiple sites. You will lead client relationships and coordinate with design partners, subcontractors, and internal teams to drive on-time, on-budget results.

This role requires 10+ years in construction management, experience with large-scale hyperscale programs, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction management experience on data center or mission-critical projects.
• Experience with large-scale delivery for GC or owner/operator.
• Strong leadership and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for data center construction projects across full lifecycle.
• Serve as primary client-facing executive to ensure project success.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, contracts, risk management.
• Guide PMs, superintendents, and field teams for consistency and quality.
• Coordinate with design partners, subs, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure safety codes and company processes compliance.
• Support preconstruction with estimating, planning, procurement.
• Resolve escalated issues and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Construction management

Mentoring

Education

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

PMP or CCM certification (asset)

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Job description

Project Executive – Data Center Construction

Location:

Multiple Projects across several states including (Texas, Iowa, Midwest, Georgia)

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Executive with strong data center construction experience to oversee project delivery, lead client relationships, and support teams across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has previously worked for a general contractor or owner/developer and has managed large, complex data center builds from preconstruction through commissioning. This role provides strategic direction, drives project performance, and ensures that all project teams deliver high-quality, on-time, and on-budget results.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for data center construction projects throughout the full lifecycle.


• Serve as the primary client-facing executive, ensuring clear communication, strong relationships, and successful project outcomes.


• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, and risk management at a portfolio level.


• Support and guide project managers, superintendents, and field teams to ensure consistency and quality across all scopes of work.


• Lead high-level coordination with design partners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.


• Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and company processes.


• Assist with preconstruction efforts, including estimating, planning, procurement strategies, and design review.


• Identify and resolve escalated project issues while driving continuous improvement in execution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction management, including data center or mission-critical projects.


• Experience working for a general contractor or owner/operator with responsibility for large-scale project delivery.


• Strong understanding of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.


• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support multiple project teams.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-management abilities.


• Proficient with construction and project management software (Procore, MS Project, etc.).

Preferred

• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.


• Experience overseeing multiple simultaneous data center builds or large hyperscale programs.


• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, or equivalent (asset, not required).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits


• Opportunity to lead high-visibility data center projects and client relationships


• Supportive, collaborative, and growth-focused team environment