Project Executive, Data Center / Mission Critical

Graycor; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Incentives/rewards

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Phoenix is seeking a Project Executive for data center projects. You will develop and maintain client relationships, oversee preconstruction activities, and lead proposal efforts. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in construction, especially in the data center sector, a degree in engineering or construction management, and proven skills in business development and financial analysis. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of construction experience, particularly in the data center or industrial sector.
• Strong acumen in client development and business growth.
• Proven experience in managing preconstruction services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships from initial lead to close out.
• Oversee preconstruction, including design and estimating.
• Lead the development of major proposals and presentations.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Financial analysis

Construction project management

Effective communication

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Project Executive, Data Center / Mission Critical

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Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $240,000.00/yr

As a Project Executive for Graycor Construction Company, you will lead a portion of business development and operations oversight for the Southwest region primarily focused on data centers, with some focus on light manufacturing, office, and mixed‑use retail/hospitality 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 data center or industrial sector.
• 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/changes and the ability to take appropriate action to ensure continued leadership and competitive advantage.
• To be an enthusiastic, performance‑driven individual who will pursue excellence in translating the employer brand passion, vision, and mission of the organization into operational, quantitative plans, goals, and schedules for improvement.

Base salary range 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. Additionally, 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.

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The Graycor family of companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer