Project Executive (Data Center)

Connect Search, LLC; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 220,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO and professional development

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a Project Executive to lead high-impact data center projects from inception through commissioning. This senior role involves providing overall leadership, overseeing construction execution, and coordinating internal and external teams.

The ideal candidate has significant experience in delivering large-scale projects and holds a senior leadership position in data center construction. A comprehensive benefits package, including salary from $220,000 to $245,000 and a 20% annual bonus, is offered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in delivering large-scale data center projects.
• Track record in Project Executive or senior leadership roles.
• Expertise in ground-up development, MEP systems, and data center specifics.
• Strong executive presence and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for data center projects.
• Oversee construction execution, design integration, and budget control.
• Coordinate teams and stakeholders for project delivery.
• Drive performance on mission-critical facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Construction Execution

Risk Mitigation

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Executive to provide executive leadership for high-impact, hyperscale data center projects. This is a senior-level opportunity to drive mission‑critical facilities from inception through commissioning in a rapidly growing data center development environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall executive leadership and accountability for large-scale data center projects from inception through commissioning.
• Deliver strategic oversight of construction execution, design integration, budget control, schedule management, and risk mitigation.
• Lead and coordinate internal teams, general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and key stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Drive performance on complex, mission‑critical facilities while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Contribute to the continued expansion of a fast‑growing data center development portfolio.

Requirements:

• Significant experience successfully delivering large-scale data center projects (hyperscale or equivalent critical infrastructure).
• Proven track record in a Project Executive, Senior Project Director, or equivalent senior leadership role within data center construction.
• Deep expertise in ground‑up development, MEP systems, site infrastructure, and data center‑specific requirements.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, highly integrated developer environment.
• Base Salary: $220,000 – $245,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Annual Performance Bonus: 20%
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) with company match
• PTO and professional development opportunities

If you are a results‑driven construction leader with a passion for delivering complex, high‑stakes data center projects, we want to hear from you.