Traveling Project Executive - Mission Critical

Shawmut Design and Construction; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

ESOP

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction seeks a Traveling Project Executive - Mission Critical to lead large, complex data center and mission-critical projects ranging from $100M to $500M+. This senior leader will guide client strategy, project execution, financial performance, and high-performing teams in high-pressure environments.

Ideal candidates possess 15+ years in construction management with 5+ years in mission-critical/data center roles and a proven record on multi-hundred-million-dollar

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction management experience.
• 5+ years of mission-critical/data center experience.
• Proven track record on projects valued at $100M–$500M+.

Responsibilities

• Lead project strategy from preconstruction through closeout.
• Oversee budgets, scheduling, forecasting, and contract compliance.
• Maintain executive-level client relationships to drive satisfaction and repeat work.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide senior leadership to project managers, superintendents, and field staff.
• Champion safety, quality, and the Shawmut approach across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Construction mgmt

Client relationships

Forecasting

Safety & quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Construction technologies

Job description

Traveling Project Executive - Mission Critical

Job ID: 2026-7061

# of Openings: 1

Category: Mission Critical

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United States

Overview

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)-Be an employee-owner!
• 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

Responsibilities

Shawmut is seeking an experienced Project Executive - Mission Critical to lead large, complex data center and missioncritical projects ranging from $100M to $500M+. This senior leader oversees client strategy, project execution, contractual and financial performance, and the development of highperforming teams. The ideal candidate brings deep missioncritical expertise, strong business acumen, and proven leadership of multidisciplinary project teams in highpressure, fastpaced environments.

Project & Business Leadership

• Lead overall project strategy, execution, and performance from preconstruction through closeout.
• Oversee budgets, financial controls, scheduling, forecasting, and contract compliance.
• Ensure alignment between project delivery, client expectations, and business objectives.

Client, Partner & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the senior escalation point for clients, subcontractors, and key partners.
• Build and maintain trusted executivelevel client relationships to drive satisfaction and repeat work.
• Lead strategic discussions with clients, design partners, and internal leadership.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

• Identify financial, operational, contractual, and relationship risks early.
• Develop and implement mitigation and recovery strategies to protect performance and client trust.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance standards are consistently met.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide senior leadership to Project Managers, Superintendents, and field staff.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain top project management talent.
• Set clear expectations, support accountability, and reinforce a culture of collaboration and inclusion.

Technical & Operational Excellence

• Apply deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and missioncritical systems.
• Ensure effective use of construction technologies for project controls and coordination.
• Champion safety culture and reinforce “The Shawmut Way” across all teams and job sites.

Qualifications

Experience

• 15+ years of construction management experience with leadership on large, complex projects.
• 5+ years of missioncritical/data center experience, including hyperscale or colocation programs.
• Proven track record leading projects valued at $100M–$500M+.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Extensive knowledge of all construction phases, trades, sequencing, and field execution.
• Strong ability to lead large teams, solve problems quickly, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Expertise in cost control, forecasting, change management, and contract administration.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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