Senior Project Executive, Mission-Critical Data Centers

IES Mission Critical; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Mission Critical in the United States seeks a Project Executive to provide senior-level leadership across the division, overseeing large-scale data center projects and guiding project teams toward successful outcomes. You will be the primary liaison with owners and general contractors, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget while maintaining IES's reputation for safety and quality.

The role requires deep electrical construction knowledge, strong financial skills, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical construction, with at least 5 years in an executive role.
• Experience overseeing multiple $50M+ mission-critical data center projects.
• Strong client-facing leadership and executive representation.
• Deep knowledge of electrical construction practices in mission critical environments.
• Excellent financial management including cost tracking, forecasting, contract negotiation, and risk management.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel nationwide and pass background and MVR checks as required.
• Leadership to mentor project management staff and field leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight of multiple mission critical data center projects, delivering safely on time and within budget.
• Serve as senior client and GC liaison, maintaining relationships and ensuring satisfaction across all assigned projects.
• Review project financials including budgets, forecasts, billing, and profitability.
• Lead project reviews with executive leadership, reporting performance and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, address challenges, and support project managers and superintendents.
• Ensure adherence to safety-first culture and quality standards across all projects.
• Mentor and develop project management staff and field leadership.
• Represent IES Mission Critical with owners, general contractors, and partners to pursue repeat business.

Skills

Executive leadership

Client engagement

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Risk management

Communication & negotiation

Travel flexibility

Job description

IES Mission Critical in the United States seeks a Project Executive to provide senior-level leadership across the division, overseeing large-scale data center projects and guiding project teams toward successful outcomes. You will be the primary liaison with owners and general contractors, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget while maintaining IES's reputation for safety and quality.

The role requires deep electrical construction knowledge, strong financial skills, and