Project Executive, Data Center / Light Industrial Construction

Graycor; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Graycor Construction Company in Charlotte, NC seeks a Project Executive to lead a segment of business development and operations oversight focused on data center and mission-critical projects. You will develop new clients, support estimating, oversee preconstruction and construction services, and manage subcontractor relationships to drive growth and successful project delivery.

The role requires senior-level construction experience, strong financial and leadership abilities, and the skill to

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction experience, with local industrial warehouse exposure preferred.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
• Proven ability to win new business and grow existing client relationships.
• Experience managing preconstruction services and subcontractor networks.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication; capable of leading meetings at all levels.
• Ability to build relationships and maintain professionalism across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and operations for data center projects.
• Develop and pursue new client opportunities and manage proposals.
• Oversee preconstruction design, budgeting, and schedules.
• Direct project management activities and subcontractor oversight.
• Coach and mentor project team members to improve performance.

Skills

Client development

Estimating support

Preconstruction management

Budgeting & forecasting

Subcontractor relations

Leadership & mentoring

Strong communication

Data center industry experience

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or relevant discipline

Tools

Procore

Primavera

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

As a Project Executive for Graycor Construction Company

you will lead a portion of business development and operations oversight primarily focused on data center and mission critical projects. In this role, you will develop new and service existing clients, support estimating, oversee preconstruction and construction services, and monitor subcontractor relationships to achieve growth objectives and ensure successful execution of projects and positive client relationships.

At Graycor, You Will Have the Opportunity To:

• Build client relationships. Initiate new client contacts, organize, and submit qualification data to clients, and supplement proposal effort as required, within approved budget goals. Manage client relationships from initial lead to close out. Promote goodwill with Owner’s representatives to develop repeat business opportunities.
• Develop an overall proposal and budgeting strategy, in collaboration with Estimating and Operations. Partner with Vice President/General Manager to develop specific plans to determine and implement new market initiatives.
• Oversee preconstruction, including design, estimating and project management personnel. Manage the preparation of conceptual preconstruction budgets and schedules with milestones for critical activities and direct project managers in schedule preparation based on client needs.
• Lead the development of major proposals and presentations to win business. Train and assist project personnel to make effective client presentations.
• Communicate with Design Consultants, General Managers, Director of Operations, and the VP/Manager of Estimating to maintain management team efficiency.
• Coach and mentor direct reports, through regular one-on-one discussions and quarterly check‑ins.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:

• A minimum of 15 years of construction experience with a significant amount of it being in the local industrial warehouse sector being strongly preferred.
• An undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, or relevant discipline required.
• A strong acumen and experience in developing new clients, closing deals, and growing business with existing clients.
• Proven experience managing preconstruction services and leveraging subcontractor relationships to meet and exceed client needs.
• Strong financial skills including budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing financial statements.
• Effective oral and written communication skills required; strong presentation skills and the ability to run meetings at all levels of the organization required.
• The ability to build strong relationships and establish strong interpersonal connections at all levels of the organization; treat others with respect, and conduct business internally and externally with professionalism and tact.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills and desire to develop and challenge direct reports to improve their performance and develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple, competing priorities.
• An analytical orientation toward key market trends and changes and the ability to take appropriate action to ensure continued leadership and competitive advantage.
• Strong computer skills (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Procore, Primavera).
• To be an enthusiastic, performance‑driven individual who will pursue excellence in translating the employer brand passion vision/mission of the organization into operational, quantitative plans, goals, and schedules for improvement.

Please note:

The base salary range listed for this position is a rough estimate established through ongoing market pay studies for people doing similar work in the same region of the country. Individual base salaries within this salary range are based on the job incumbent’s level of experience, education, knowledge, skill, abilities, and other qualifications needed to perform this job. Base salary is only one element of the Graycor total rewards package that includes, among other elements, health and mental/financial wellness benefits, incentives/rewards, paid time off, and other perks.

The Graycor family of companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.