Project Executive - Data Center Construction

Keystone Distinction Group; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 207,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group seeks a Project Executive – Data Center to lead major datacenter initiatives in Vernon, TX, with travel to Irving, TX. You will oversee contracts, safety, quality, budgets, and schedules while maintaining strong client relations.

The role requires 15+ years GC experience on $100M+ datacenter projects, with proven leadership and negotiation skills to drive project profitability and team performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering; 15+ years GC experience.
• Experience on datacenter projects $100M+.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage contracts, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead project acquisition and generate leads through industry contacts.
• Participate in RFP processes and contract negotiations.
• Oversee pre-construction, budgets, and schedules with Pre-Con team.
• Build and lead the project team; ensure turnover between phases.
• Manage project operations, safety program, and client relations.
• Monitor performance and manage accounts receivable and P&L.

Skills

GC experience

Datacenter project experience

Contract negotiations

Budget management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Safety and quality standards

Contract terms knowledge

Industry contacts

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Position: Project Executive – Data Center

Location: Vernon, TX – Traveling Office: Irving, TX

Salary Range: to $230K++

Job Summary

This position will provide overall leadership for project performance, contract negotiations, client relations, budget, schedule, and trade partner management. The Project Executive will also lead and maintain compliance with corporate safety and quality standards and will serve as the direct point of contact for clients.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management or Engineering with a minimum of 15+ years of GC experience.
• Multiple medium to large datacenter project experience ($100M+) is required.
• Must share our Core Values: Safety, Integrity, Passion, and Commitment.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, including the judgment to know when to elevate issues up the chain of command.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented, and the ability to multi-task.
• Strong working knowledge of contract terms and legal provisions that impact project profitability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior management and clients.
• A proven track record of motivating project team to exceed project goals.
• Effective negotiation and contract management skills to represent the company with the Owner.
• Self‑Motivated, and self‑confident.
• Ability to develop client relationships to gain future work.
• Ability to recruit and build a project team.

Primary Duties

• Project Acquisition
• Using industry contacts to generate leads
• Participating in RFP process
• Participating in Contract negotiations as needed
• Pre-Construction / Project Start-up
• Work with Pre-Con team to develop budgets and schedules
• Assemble project Team
• Lead Turnover Meeting between Pre-Con and Project Team.
• Project Operations
• Thoroughly understand contract and ensure project team understands and is compliant
• Visit project site regularly to monitor performance
• Monitor and evaluate performance of project team
• Full understanding of Accounts Receivable, Financial Forecasting and P&L for project
• Assist project staff with Baseline Schedule development
• Assist project team Lean/Last Planner processes
• Champion project safety program and performance
• Client Management
• Attend owner and project meetings, maintain continuous client communication?