Project Executive Data Center Construction – Owner’s Rep

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc is hiring a Data Center Construction Project Executive in Raleigh, NC. This role involves managing large-scale data center projects, overseeing project managers, and ensuring high-quality construction delivery. The ideal candidate will have 8-15+ years in data center construction, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with client-facing scenarios. Competitive salaries and benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan, are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience managing data-center construction projects as an owner or general contractor.
• Previous experience managing a team of construction project managers on multi-million-dollar projects.
• Familiarity with the design process of building systems for data centers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project managers for the construction projects portfolio.
• Manage budgets for data-center projects ranging from $50MM to $500MM+.
• Drive company standards across all projects.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Project management

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

8-15+ years of experience in data center construction

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

Job description

Data Center Construction Project Executive – Owner’s Rep – Raleigh, NC

This opportunity is with a leading provider of mission‑critical data center solutions as an Owner’s Rep for Construction Services. The firm provides a complete life cycle of solutions that are custom‑fit to the requirements of their client’s mission‑critical facilities. The role offers a career‑growth mindset with exciting projects, leading‑edge technology and innovation, and competitive salaries and benefits. They build mission‑critical facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale companies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain liaison with various contractors and vendors to manage day‑to‑day activities that impact the delivery of company’s critical facilities construction projects.
• Oversee a team of project managers who handle individual projects within the overall portfolio and provide guidance and direction.
• Leverage solid project‑management construction experience, managing teams of construction professionals including PMs and superintendents.
• Manage data‑center construction projects with budgets between $50 MM to $500 MM+.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously, assist the Senior Project Manager in negotiating contracts with vendors, and create/manage project schedules.
• Develop project plans – sizing, cost, budget, scheduling, timeline, and manage change orders.
• Assist with reporting and RFPs to contractors.
• Deliver built‑to‑suit projects with a heavy emphasis on value‑engineering.
• Drive company standards uniformly across all projects and participants.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect company interests while maintaining good client relationships.
• Represent the company in project meetings.
• Act as key liaison with managers of all company departments.
• Maintain logs required to track project progress.
• Possess an extensive network within the mission‑critical data‑center facilities market.
• Have background in critical facilities design, architecture, engineering and construction services.

Qualifications

• Experience managing data‑center construction projects as an owner or as a general contractor / GC / trade.
• Previous experience managing a diverse team of high‑level construction project managers on multi‑million‑dollar projects.
• Minimum of 8‑15+ years relevant experience in the data center construction industry, including MEP construction for data center/critical facilities.
• Client‑facing, client‑relationship, and client‑management skills.
• PMP certification a plus.
• Familiarity with the design process of building systems for data center and mission‑critical projects.
• Solid construction project‑management experience.
• Effective communicator – emails, phone, and face‑to‑face.
• Experience in the military or as a military veteran from any branch is a huge plus.
• Ability to work independently.
• Solid admin skills: email, internet, and Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project).

Benefits

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan.

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