Project Executive - Data Center

iLocatum; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

iLocatum in Vernon, TX is looking for a Project Executive to lead large-scale data center projects. You will own project performance, contracts, client relations, budget, and schedule with travel to project sites.

This role requires hands-on leadership and strong safety and quality enforcement. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of contracting experience, a track record on $100M+ data center programs, and a proven ability to manage complex teams and stakeholder expectations while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of general contracting experience.
• Experience leading multiple data center projects valued at $100 million or more.
• Strong working knowledge of contract terms and legal provisions affecting project profitability.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage contracts on behalf of the company with project owners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and clients.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multi tasking skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to recruit, build, and motivate a project team to exceed project goals.
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships that generate future work.

Responsibilities

• Lead project acquisition efforts by using industry contacts to generate leads.
• Participate in the RFP process and support contract negotiations as needed.
• Develop budgets and schedules with the pre-construction team and lead turnover meetings.
• Assemble the project team and oversee turnover meetings between pre-construction and project team.
• Ensure full understanding of and compliance with contract terms and monitor project performance.
• Oversee accounts receivable, financial forecasting, and P&L for each project.
• Support Lean and Last Planner processes on projects.
• Champion the project safety program and maintain regular client communications.

Skills

Leadership

Contract negotiations

Client relations

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Team building

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

OSHA 30 Hour certification

PMP certification

LEED accreditation

Lean construction knowledge

Last Planner System

Job description

Project Executive, Data Center Construction

Vernon, TX | Full-Time | On-Site with Travel

Compensation: $180,000 to $230,000 per year

This construction company is seeking a Project Executive to provide overall leadership on large scale data center projects, with direct responsibility for project performance, contract negotiations, client relations, budget, schedule, and trade partner management. This role serves as the primary point of contact for clients and is accountable for maintaining compliance with corporate safety and quality standards across assigned projects.

Schedule

Full-time, based out of Vernon, TX with regular travel to project sites required.

Compensation

$180,000 to $230,000 per year, based on experience.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will lead project acquisition efforts by using industry contacts to generate leads, participating in the RFP process, and supporting contract negotiations as needed. During pre-construction and project start-up, you will work with the pre-construction team to develop budgets and schedules, assemble the project team, and lead turnover meetings between pre-construction and the assigned project team. Once projects are underway, you will ensure full understanding of and compliance with contract terms across the project team, visit job sites regularly to monitor performance, and evaluate the performance of project staff. You will oversee accounts receivable, financial forecasting, and P&L for each project, assist with baseline schedule development, and support Lean and Last Planner processes. You will also champion the project safety program and maintain continuous communication with clients through regular attendance at owner and project meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 15 or more years of general contracting experience
• Experience leading multiple medium to large data center projects valued at $100 million or more
• Strong working knowledge of contract terms and legal provisions affecting project profitability
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage contracts on behalf of the company with project owners
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and clients
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multi tasking skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to recruit, build, and motivate a project team to exceed project goals
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships that generate future work

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Hour certification
• PMP certification
• LEED accreditation
• Experience with Lean construction and Last Planner System processes

Compensation And Benefits

• $180,000 to $230,000 per year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off