Project Executive - Data Center Construction

Metric DCX; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Growth-focused team environment

Client relationship leadership

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking a Project Executive for data center construction in Austin, TX. You will drive delivery across multiple sites, maintain strong client relationships, and mentor project teams through the full lifecycle of large-scale builds.

The role requires leadership across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes, with a focus on safety, quality, and on-time, on-budget results. This is a senior, client-facing role in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction management, including data center or mission-critical projects.
• Experience working for a general contractor or owner/operator with responsibility for large-scale project delivery.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support multiple project teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-management abilities.
• Proficient with construction and project management software (Procore, MS Project, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for data center construction projects throughout the full lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary client-facing executive, ensuring clear communication, strong relationships, and successful project outcomes.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, and risk management at a portfolio level.
• Support and guide project managers, superintendents, and field teams to ensure consistency and quality across all scopes of work.
• Lead high-level coordination with design partners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and company processes.
• Assist with preconstruction efforts, including estimating, planning, procurement strategies, and design review.
• Identify and resolve escalated project issues while driving continuous improvement in execution.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Job description

Project Executive – Data Center Construction

Location: Austin, Texas

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Executive with strong data center construction experience to oversee project delivery, lead client relationships, and support teams across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has previously worked for a general contractor or owner/developer and has managed large, complex data center builds from preconstruction through commissioning. This role provides strategic direction, drives project performance, and ensures that all project teams deliver high-quality, on-time, and on-budget results.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for data center construction projects throughout the full lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary client-facing executive, ensuring clear communication, strong relationships, and successful project outcomes.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, and risk management at a portfolio level.
• Support and guide project managers, superintendents, and field teams to ensure consistency and quality across all scopes of work.
• Lead high-level coordination with design partners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and company processes.
• Assist with preconstruction efforts, including estimating, planning, procurement strategies, and design review.
• Identify and resolve escalated project issues while driving continuous improvement in execution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction management, including data center or mission-critical projects.
• Experience working for a general contractor or owner/operator with responsibility for large-scale project delivery.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support multiple project teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-management abilities.
• Proficient with construction and project management software (Procore, MS Project, etc.).

Preferred

• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience overseeing multiple simultaneous data center builds or large hyperscale programs.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, or equivalent (asset, not required).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits
• Opportunity to lead high-visibility data center projects and client relationships
• Supportive, collaborative, and growth-focused team environment