Senior Data Center Project Leader (On-Site)

Gilbane Building Company; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company in Ohio seeks a Senior Project Executive to lead multiple data center projects from site offices, guiding direction, scheduling, safety, and financial outcomes. Travel to trainings and meetings is expected, with onsite leadership on job sites.

You will build strong client and team relationships, drive project performance, and mentor staff while delivering complex facilities on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 12–18 years of construction management experience.
• Experience leading multiple projects in data center or complex facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assumes overall accountability for jobsite safety.
• Manages contract requirements and project financials.
• Verifies forecasts, notices, and billings to meet contract terms.
• Ensures a project-specific quality plan aligned with documents.
• Develops closeout plans in alignment with contracts.
• Leads and motivates project teams and maintains a positive environment.
• Oversees subcontracting strategy and buyout processes.
• Negotiates contracts and mitigates project risks.
• Ensures compliance with insurance and bonds.
• Leads design phase on GMP or design-build projects.
• Oversees schedule planning and risk management across projects.
• Develops networking strategies by understanding local markets.
• Partners with business development to align with sales and client plans.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Team leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Gilbane Building Company in Ohio seeks a Senior Project Executive to lead multiple data center projects from site offices, guiding direction, scheduling, safety, and financial outcomes. Travel to trainings and meetings is expected, with onsite leadership on job sites.

You will build strong client and team relationships, drive project performance, and mentor staff while delivering complex facilities on time and within budget.