Project Executive - Data Center

Michael Page; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Project Executive to lead a high-impact hyperscale data center program in Texas with nationwide opportunities. This executive role focuses on client relationships, strategic project execution, and delivery of complex mission-critical infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include 15+ years in commercial construction, 7-10+ years in mission-critical projects, and willingness to travel nationally with relocation as needed.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership within commercial construction.
• 7-10+ years in mission-critical or data center construction.
• Experience delivering hyperscale data center projects or large campuses.
• Willingness to travel nationally (10 days on / 4 days off) and relocate if required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as executive-level client contact and lead large-scale hyperscale data center projects.
• Drive strategy, budget, schedule, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.
• Oversee complex contracts, JV relationships, and specialized systems coordination.
• Provide leadership across field operations, PM, preconstruction, and supply chain.
• Champion safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support future national projects and mobilizations after project completion.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Budget management

Scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Negotiation

Travel willingness

Education

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

Job description

An industry-leading construction and real estate organization is seeking a Project Executive - Mission Critical Construction to lead a large-scale data center program in the Texas region, with future opportunities supporting projects nationwide. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on client relationship management, strategic project execution, and the successful delivery of complex mission-critical infrastructure in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Our client is a market-leading, employee-owned construction and real estate organization with a national footprint and a strong reputation for delivering complex, high-profile projects across mission critical, industrial, healthcare, and commercial sectors. Recognized for its culture of excellence, innovation, and long-term career development, the business continues to be at the forefront of hyperscale data center construction and advanced technology infrastructure projects.

Description

• Serve as the executive-level point of contact for clients, consultants, and key stakeholders.
• Lead the successful execution of large-scale hyperscale data center projects and campus developments.
• 10 on 4 off travel schedule, must be open to national travel after project(4+ years).
• Drive project strategy, budget performance, scheduling, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.
• Oversee complex contract administration, joint venture relationships, and specialized systems coordination.
• Provide leadership across field operations, project management, preconstruction, and supply chain teams.
• Champion a culture focused on safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support future national project pursuits and mobilizations following project completion.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Project Executive should have:

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience within commercial construction.
• 7-10+ years dedicated exclusively to mission-critical or data center construction projects.
• Proven experience delivering hyperscale data center projects, campuses, or large-scale advanced technology facilities.
• Demonstrated success leading projects exceeding 100MW phases with exposure to multi-phase campus developments.
• Strong understanding of data center mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, high-voltage infrastructure, cooling systems, and commissioning processes.
• Extensive experience managing complex construction contracts, technical exhibits, and commercial project agreements.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Willingness to travel nationally on a 10-days-on / 4-days-off rotation and relocate near project assignments when required.
• Experience within semiconductor, battery manufacturing, advanced technology, or similar highly technical environments is advantageous.

Job Offer

• Base salary of approximately $220,000.
• Opportunity to lead a flagship mission-critical construction program.
• Long-term national project pipeline with significant career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to some of the most technically complex and high-profile infrastructure developments in North America.
• Work with industry-leading clients, executive leadership teams, and top-tier construction professionals.
• Travel-based leadership role supporting future project opportunities nationwide.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.