Project Executive

MXI Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

MXI Partners seeks an experienced Project Executive to oversee delivery of complex data center construction projects, focusing on MEP integration, white space construction, and tenant fit-outs.

The role requires senior leadership, directing project teams, managing client relationships, and guiding projects from preconstruction through commissioning and handover, across multiple concurrent sites.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering data center construction projects, especially MEP integration and tenant fit-outs.
• Strong leadership with ability to oversee multiple projects and teams.
• Proven track record in budgets, schedules, and subcontractor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of multiple data center construction projects focusing on MEP integration and tenant fit-outs.
• Lead project delivery from preconstruction through installation, commissioning and handover.
• Oversee electrical/mechanical infrastructure installation, UPS, switchgear and cooling systems.
• Mentor Project Managers and Superintendents across concurrent projects.
• Manage budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and subcontractor performance.
• Coordinate complex MEP installations and ensure seamless integration of building systems.
• Develop relationships with data center owners, operators, GC firms, subs and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership during IST, commissioning and operational handover.
• Identify and mitigate risks, scheduling conflicts and cost overruns.

Skills

Data center construction

MEP coordination

Senior leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

Construction Management degree

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Executive to oversee the delivery of complex data center construction projects, specializing in MEP integration, white space construction, and tenant fit-outs.

This is a senior leadership position requiring a strong construction background, ideally within electrical or MEP contracting, and extensive experience delivering mission-critical data center facilities. The successful candidate will oversee multiple projects, lead construction teams, manage client relationships, and ensure successful project execution from preconstruction through commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight of multiple data center construction projects, focusing on MEP integration, white space buildouts, and tenant fit-outs.
• Lead project delivery from preconstruction and procurement through installation, commissioning, and final client handover.
• Oversee the installation and integration of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including UPS systems, switchgear, PDUs, cooling systems, and associated MEP equipment.
• Manage and mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and construction teams, ensuring successful execution across multiple concurrent projects.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, subcontractor performance, and overall financial performance.
• Coordinate complex MEP installations, ensuring seamless integration between electrical, mechanical, controls, and other critical building systems.
• Develop and maintain relationships with data center owners, operators, general contractors, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
• Provide strategic leadership throughout commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and operational handover.
• Identify and mitigate construction risks, scheduling conflicts, cost overruns, and technical challenges.
• Ensure all projects meet stringent safety, quality, schedule, and performance requirements associated with mission-critical facilities.

Experience & Requirements

• Mandatory experience delivering data center construction projects, particularly MEP integration, white space construction, and tenant fit-outs.
• Strong construction background with extensive experience in electrical contracting, MEP construction, or mission-critical infrastructure delivery.
• Proven experience in a senior construction leadership role, such as Project Executive, Senior Project Manager, Project Director, or Operations Manager.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple large-scale construction projects, including financial management, project controls, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination.
• Strong technical understanding of data center electrical and mechanical systems, including power distribution, UPS, switchgear, cooling infrastructure, and commissioning.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams and coordinating complex MEP installations within live or operational data center environments.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with data center owners, operators, general contractors, and key project stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness, leadership capabilities, and experience delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred, although extensive relevant construction experience will be considered.

Compensation and benefits:

• Competitive base salary and generous performance-based incentives