Project Executive

Global Earthwork & Underground; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Earthwork & Underground is seeking a Mission Critical Construction Project Executive to lead hyper-scale data center projects in Kansas City, Missouri. This role requires over 10 years of experience in large commercial construction, with strong leadership skills to ensure project success. Key responsibilities include managing budgets, collaborating with teams, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering or construction management and be proficient with essential project management software.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in large commercial construction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong industry experience specific to construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and execution of multiple construction projects.
• Collaborate with the preconstruction team for estimates.
• Manage a team of project managers and engineers.
• Ensure projects meet budget and schedule requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Excel

AutoCAD

BIM360

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Global Earthwork + Underground was formed from the long-standing relationship between Joe Rodriguez and the team at Clarkson Construction Company. Seizing the opportunity to expand on a trusted professional partnership, Global was created to bolster a joint offering of outstanding services from both firms. Global is proud to be a minority-owned business.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Mission Critical Construction Project Executive to oversee and lead multiple hyper-scale data center infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in mission-critical construction. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to drive project success while maintaining safety, quality, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple hyper-scale data center construction projects from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with the preconstruction team to ensure accurate estimates and competitive bidding strategies.
• Integrate self-performed civil construction activities with overall project delivery.
• Develop preliminary project schedules.
• Manage a team of project managers and project engineers.
• Collaborate with clients and project partners for overall project success, risk mitigation, and long-term relationship building.
• Engage with clients during the bidding process to clarify project requirements, adjustments and to foster strong professional relationships. Present and explain project proposals to clients, designers, and operations teams.
• Ensure projects meet budget, schedule, and quality expectations while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.
• Implement project controls and risk management strategies to mitigate potential project delays and cost overruns.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, engineers, and field teams to ensure seamless operations and adherence to project plans.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and bid on upcoming projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in large commercial construction (mission critical experience preferred).
• Strong industry experience specific to construction, or equivalent knowledge.
• Experience with typical PM software tools, or equivalents, including Bluebeam Revu, Excel, AutoCAD, BIM360, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), MS Project, P6, Google Earth, Google Drive, MS Teams, and willingness to learn new and project-specific programs.
• Ability to break down construction operations into a logical sequence of activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a professional and polished communication style to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, clients, and government agencies.

Global Earthwork + Underground is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sex, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.