Senior Data Center Shell Construction Project Executive

Food Management Search; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Project Executive for Data Center/Mission Critical projects in Atlanta, GA, with travel. The role requires deep GC experience on shell construction and leadership of large-scale, end-to-end data center builds.

You will oversee all phases, drive cost and risk management, ensure safety, and coordinate with vendors and clients to meet strict performance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of construction management experience, with 5+ years in data center or mission-critical environments.
• Proven success managing multi-million-dollar projects with complex MEP and commissioning requirements.
• Strong understanding of prefabrication, modular assembly, and IST (Integrated System Testing).
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar).
• PMP, CCM, or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of data center construction projects—from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.
• Serve as the primary client interface, ensuring clear communication, satisfaction, and alignment of expectations.
• Review and approve contracts, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules; proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Drive cost control and forecasting practices to maintain financial health and meet margin targets.
• Oversee quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with client specs and industry standards.
• Manage project risk and change control processes to address scope, schedule, and cost impacts.
• Enforce safety protocols across all job sites in compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Optimize workforce planning, including subcontractor coordination and self-perform labor deployment.
• Lead vendor management including prequalification, procurement, performance tracking, and compliance.
• Apply deep knowledge of data center infrastructure—from power to cooling and commissioning standards—to guide decisions.
• Implement best-in-class project management tools and methodologies (Lean, BIM, Procore, etc.) to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Cost control

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Project Executive for Data Center/Mission Critical projects in Atlanta, GA, with travel. The role requires deep GC experience on shell construction and leadership of large-scale, end-to-end data center builds.

You will oversee all phases, drive cost and risk management, ensure safety, and coordinate with vendors and clients to meet strict performance standards.