Project Executive

MXI Partners; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives

Generous PTO

Company 401(k) match

Company vehicle/vehicle allowance

Job summary

A leading data center contractor in Northern Virginia is seeking an experienced Project Executive to oversee complex construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 10 years of experience in large-scale construction environments. Responsibilities include leading project management teams, developing client relationships, and ensuring project quality and profitability. Benefits include a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in large-scale or mission-critical construction environments.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with significant portfolio value.
• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing senior project teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for multiple complex construction projects.
• Lead project management teams for consistent execution and profitability.
• Develop long-term client relationships and support business development.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Risk Management

Contract Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

MXI Partners are searching for a Project Executive for a leading data center contractor in Northern Virginia specializing in whitespace integration and tenant fiouts. Our client is scaling rapidly, and they are seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead one of their data center teams and spearhead industry growth nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for multiple complex construction projects across assigned regions or client portfolios.
• Lead and mentor project management teams to ensure consistent execution, profitability, and high performance.
• Develop and maintain long-term client and partner relationships; support strategic business development initiatives.
• Establish and enforce standards for communication, reporting, and cross-functional coordination.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, and close-out processes to ensure quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Set and uphold safety, quality, and compliance standards across all projects.
• Monitor financial performance, profitability, budgeting, procurement strategies, and risk exposure.
• Oversee contract administration, change management, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in constructability, quality assurance, and operational processes.
• Lead workforce planning, leadership development, and team performance strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in large-scale or mission-critical construction environments.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with significant portfolio value.
• Strong financial acumen, contract management knowledge, and risk management expertise.
• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing senior project teams.
• Proficiency with construction management software platforms.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives;
• Generous PTO;
• Company 401(k) match;
• Company vehicle/vehicle allowance, gas card and toll card;