Project Executive – Data Centers (Progression to VP within 2 Years) | MEP Construction | $10M–$20M+ Projects | Portland, OR

Gryphon Oakwood; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gryphon Oakwood seeks a Senior Project Executive to lead major data center construction projects in the Pacific Northwest, overseeing $10M–$20M+ work across Vancouver, Portland and Salem. This is a high-impact leadership role within a well-established mechanical contractor.

You will mentor project teams, manage financial performance, and build client and GC relationships while advancing toward Vice President of Data Centers within two years.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mechanical/MEP construction.
• Experience on projects valued at $10M–$20M+.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, chilled water, cooling, plumbing.
• Experience in mission-critical environments (data centers).
• Experience managing PMs and field teams.
• Strong commercial acumen: cost control and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of major data center projects in the Vancouver, Portland and Salem markets.
• Lead and develop project management teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, profitability, schedules, quality and safety.
• Oversee the delivery of complex mechanical systems and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Drive operational excellence, standardisation and consistency across data center projects.
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing clients and develop new business opportunities within the data center sector.
• Work closely with senior leadership to develop and execute the company's data center growth strategy.
• Identify opportunities to expand market share and increase the company's data center project portfolio.
• Develop future leadership talent and build a high-performing data center project delivery team.
• Prepare for progression into the Vice President of Data Centers position within an anticipated two-year period.

Skills

Executive leadership

Project management

Financial forecasting

Client relationships

MEP construction

Job description

Project Executive – Data Centers (Progression to VP within 2 Years) | MEP Construction | $10M–$20M+ Projects | Portland, OR

Compensation: $180K–$210K Base + Bonus + Profit Sharing

Gryphon Oakwood is exclusively retained by a well-established Mechanical Contractor in the Pacific Northwest, who is looking to appoint a Senior Project Executive to lead and oversee major data center construction projects ranging from $10M to $20M+ across the Vancouver, Portland and Salem markets.

This is a significant leadership opportunity for an experienced MEP construction professional looking to take the next step in their career. The successful individual will play a key role in driving the company's data center operations, overseeing complex project delivery, developing key client and general contractor relationships, and supporting continued growth across the region.

Importantly, this position comes with a defined career progression pathway, with the successful candidate expected to transition into the Vice President of Data Centers within the first two years.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience within the Mechanical or MEP construction industry.
• Proven track record overseeing projects valued at $10M–$20M+.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems, including HVAC, chilled water, cooling infrastructure, plumbing and piping installations.
• Experience working within mission-critical environments, including data centers and other high-availability facilities.
• Understanding of data center cooling requirements, redundancy, critical infrastructure and commissioning processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing Project Managers, Superintendents and wider project delivery teams.
• Strong commercial understanding, including project financials, forecasting, cost control and profitability.
• Established relationships with data center owners, developers, general contractors, consultants and key industry stakeholders.

Requirements & Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of major data center projects across the Vancouver, Portland and Salem markets.
• Lead, mentor and develop project management teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, profitability, schedules, quality and safety.
• Oversee the delivery of complex mechanical systems and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Drive operational excellence, standardisation and consistency across data center projects.
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing clients and develop new business opportunities within the data center sector.
• Work closely with senior leadership to develop and execute the company's data center growth strategy.
• Identify opportunities to expand market share and increase the company's data center project portfolio.
• Develop future leadership talent and build a high-performing data center project delivery team.
• Prepare for progression into the Vice President of Data Centers position within an anticipated two-year period.