Project Executive - Data Center Construction

bekbg; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernix Group/BE&K Building Group seeks a Project Executive/Operations Manager to lead major projects from Raleigh, ensuring profitability, safety, and quality. You will manage budgets, schedules, subcontracts, and client communications, with responsibility for staffing and strategic planning across business units.

The role requires strong leadership, deep experience in commercial construction, and a track record of delivering complex design-build projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Senior Project Manager experience plus, with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in Commercial Construction, General Contracting, and Design-Build of Data Center Projects.
• Ability to lead, plan, and execute complex projects with profitability, safety, and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Overall project leader, planner, and accountable for project results.
• Write and execute subcontracts and purchase orders; delegate as necessary.
• Participate in Owner contract process, including negotiations and strategic planning.
• Establish profitability goals of the project and staffing targets.
• Lead scheduling, monitor timelines, and ensure schedule adherence.
• Oversee documentation processes, submittals, RFIs, filing, and communications.
• Approve the Change Management plan and ensure compliance.
• Establish project procedures and execution plan; monitor progress.
• Oversee owner billing and subcontractor payments; monitor costs.
• Review cost control and profitability; mitigate downside risk and realize upside potential.
• Lead meetings with subcontractors, owners/architects, and internal teams.
• Develop client relationships for repeat business and participate in proposals.

Skills

Senior Project Manager

Project leadership

Team leadership

Client relations

Business development

Budgeting

Scheduling

Job description

General Description

The title Project Executive or Operations Manager may be used interchangeably and serves the same position within the company classification. According to the particular client or project, or to the preference within the particular Business Unit, either title may be used. For simplification PEX/OM will be referred to within this document. The PEX/OM may report directly to the Business Unit Leader, or to a Vice‑President of Operations (if the Business Unit's operational structure has this position), according to the structure of the Business Unit. This position may be accountable for a particular business market within the Business Unit. Prior experience in Commercial Construction, General Contracting, Design‑Build of Data Center Projects.

Principle Areas of Responsibility

In general, the primary areas of responsibility are:

1. Project budget
2. Project schedule
3. Project documentation
4. Project profitability
5. Project safety
6. Project quality
7. Contract compliance
8. Recruiting and staffing, and training and development of the staff
9. Client satisfaction
10. Business development and market segments
11. Strategic planning

General Listing of Job Duties and Responsibilities

The following is a general listing of job-related duties. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or skills required for this position. These may be modified, added to, or eliminated. Many of these duties may be delegated to subordinate staff but the PEX/OM is accountable for the overall results.

1. Overall project leader, planner, person most accountable for project result
2. Participate in estimate process and lead as required.
3. Write and execute subcontracts and purchase orders and/or delegate as necessary.
4. Participate in Owner contract process, including negotiations, and form strategic plan for the project. Understand and communicate the business deal to subordinates.
5. Establish the profitability goals of the project and targets for the staff to achieve.
6. Lead or oversee overall project scheduling and delegate roles in scheduling to staff. Monitor schedules, overall and short term, and take action as necessary to achieve.
7. Oversee and approve all documentation processes, including document and drawing controls, submittals and RFIs, filing, correspondence and reports, and all communication practices.
8. Approve the Change Management plan for the project and ensure compliance.
9. Establish the project procedures and execution plan, and review and monitor, taking action as necessary.
10. Oversee the Owner billing procedures and approve that process. Monitor subcontractor and vendor payments and processes.
11. Review all cost control processes, including the profitability analysis, and participate as needed on the project. Ensure profitability is maintained, and work with staff to mitigate downside risk and realize upside potential.
12. Review safety program and involve with staff as needed to ensure compliance to company policy.
13. Lead meetings as the project requires, including subcontractor, Owner/Architect, or "executive" type meetings. Review and conduct internal team meetings to ensure staff is performing as required.
14. Develop and enhance relationships with clients for possible repeat business. Participate in business development activities and assist in preparation of proposals and promote productive client relationships. Participate in presentations.
15. Provide leadership in the professional and career development of subordinates as well as timely and fair performance evaluations. Also, participate in professional and career development of subordinates. Ensure assigned project is staffed with qualified salaried and craft personnel.
16. Lead recruiting and staffing efforts for the projects.
17. Understands the Business Unit's Plan and actively participates in the establishment of it.

Education and Experience

1. Those of Senior Project Manager plus:
2. Proven prior success as Senior Project Manager, or equivalent role. Already operating in general at the PEX/OM level.
3. As a general guideline, minimum of 12 years project management experience, with at least two (2) years as Senior Project Manager.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

1. Those of Senior Project Manager plus:
2. Full understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and duties of all subordinate staff, including all levels of Superintendent and Project Management, and the coordination of these positions.
3. Solid understanding of the role of Business Unit Leader.
4. Ability to lead the Operational part of the Business Unit and integrate it within the structure and strategic plan established for the Business Unit.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to lift and carry office supplies and equipment up to 20 pounds

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Pernix Group/BE&K Building Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug test