Project Executive - Data Center Construction

Verrus; United States; Remote; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical contractor in the United States seeks a Project Executive to oversee a portfolio of electrical construction projects. You will lead project managers, build client relationships, and ensure project execution and financial performance. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in complex electrical construction and a degree in relevant fields. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $185,000 to $250,000 and opportunities for mentoring and development.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years managing teams and client relationships in commercial, utility, alternative energy, or data center markets.
• 10+ years of experience in complex electrical construction.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of project managers.
• Maintain and grow client relationships for electrical construction projects.
• Drive planning, execution, and financial performance from pursuit through closeout.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Financial performance monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or similar

Job description

Project Executive – Data Center Construction

Reports To: Vice President Operations – Data Center

Location: Any City - U.S.

Base Salary Range: $185,000 to $250,000

Who We Are

For nearly over 50 years, we have delivered high-profile, complex electrical construction projects nationwide. As a top ENR-ranked electrical contractor, we are recognized for integrity, problem solving, innovation, teamwork, and an uncompromising commitment to safety. We build real, tangible infrastructure that improves lives - and we do it the right way.

The Data Center Team

We build mission-critical data centers throughout the U.S., ensuring crucial information accessed by millions of people is always available and secure. For two decades, our teams have designed, installed, over $2.0 billion in electrical systems.

About the Role

As a Project Executive, you are responsible for account management and strategic operations for a portfolio of electrical construction projects. The primary responsibilities include leading and developing a high-performing team of project managers and support staff, maintaining and growing client relationships, and driving planning, execution, and financial performance from pursuit through closeout.

Project Development

• Building relationships with customers, end-users, general contractors, and partners
• Leading pursuit efforts, proposal development, and risk/terms review
• Managing the Project Charter process with upper management
• Overseeing development of detailed estimates, budgets, and manpower plans
• Coordinating with field leadership and assembling project teams
• Ensuring readiness for project execution, including job start meetings
• Monitoring all project activity weekly and reporting status to senior leadership

Customer Relationships

• Meeting regularly with key partners to align on future opportunities
• Positioning the organization for work that fits our project profiles
• Representing the company with integrity and ethical business practices
• Building long-term relationships with preferred general contractors and facility owners

People Development

• Preparing and executing hiring plans
• Coordinating with HR to identify, interview, evaluate, and onboard candidates
• Serving as mentor and primary leader for project staff
• Assessing training and development needs for team members
• Ensuring each jobsite has defined roles, responsibilities, and expectations
• Supporting succession planning and rotating responsibilities on long-duration projects

Financial & Risk Management

• Ensuring scope, price, and schedule remain within the approved profile
• Communicating increased risks or reduced rewards immediately, with recovery plans
• Monitoring financial performance weekly and risk profile bi-weekly
• Ensuring accurate cost coding from estimates into accounting systems
• Confirming accurate translation of manhours and schedules into labor planning tools

  Safety

  • Participating in quarterly Safety Leadership Teams and monthly PM jobsite meetings
  • Reporting safety incidents to senior management
  • Monitoring safety performance across jobsites
  • Supporting collection and reporting of safety KPIs

  Scope

  • Establishes operational objectives and work plans for multiple teams
  • Delegates assignments and ensures overall performance success
  • Helps develop or execute company policies that may impact multiple divisions

  Complexity

  • Works on complex issues requiring deep understanding of organizational objectives
  • Implements strategic policies and selects evaluation criteria for results
  • Ensures adherence to budgets, schedules, and performance requirements

  Interaction

  • Regular interaction with senior leadership and executive levels
  • Influences thinking and gains acceptance in sensitive, high-impact situations

  Supervision

  • Manages activities of two or more departments or sections
  • May have subordinate supervisors
  • Accountable for staffing, methods, budgets, and performance outcomes

  About You

  You are highly experienced in construction processes, project management, and leading teams on complex electrical projects. You bring:

  • 8–10 years managing teams and client relationships in commercial, utility, alternative energy, or data center markets
  • At least 10 years of experience in complex electrical construction
  • A polished, professional approach to securing and managing large-scale projects

  What You Will Gain

  • Long-term client relationships that drive future opportunities
  • Responsibility for managing a book of work within a division
  • Authority to allocate internal resources, vendors, subcontractors, and materials
  • Opportunities to mentor, develop, and advance the next generation of leaders

  Minimum Qualifications

  Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or similar preferred

  Licensure/Certifications:

  • None required

  Experience:

  • Eight (8) or more years of project management experience on large complex commercial projects
  • Ten (10) or more years managing teams and client relationships on electrical construction projects

  Driving Record:

  • Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.