Traveling Project Executive - Mission Critical

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness

Professional development and training

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Access to advanced construction tech

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Traveling Project Executive - Mission Critical to join a leader in the Real Estate & Construction space. This role oversees the delivery of large-scale mission-critical projects from preconstruction through closeout, with a strong focus on execution, financial performance, and client satisfaction.

Location: Remote - US-based candidates only. The position serves as a senior leader across project teams and external partners, ensuring alignment between delivery, operational

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction management experience leading large, complex projects.
• 5+ years of mission-critical/data center experience, including hyperscale or colocation programs.
• Proven track record managing projects valued at $100M-$500M+.
• Extensive knowledge of construction phases, trades, and field execution.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for clients, subcontractors, and key partners.
• Build and maintain trusted executive-level client relationships to drive satisfaction and repeat work.
• Identify financial, operational, contractual, and relationship risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide senior leadership to Project Managers, Superintendents, and field staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Traveling Project Executive - Mission Critical to join the team of a leader in the Real Estate & Construction space.

This role will oversee the successful delivery of large-scale mission-critical projects from preconstruction through closeout, with a strong focus on execution, financial performance, and client satisfaction.

The position serves as a senior leader across project teams and external partners, ensuring alignment between delivery, operational goals, and executive-level client expectations.

It is an opportunity to guide complex construction work while supporting risk management, collaboration, and repeat business in a highly specialized market.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $200,000 - $300,000 annually

Responsibilities

• 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
• Serve as the senior escalation point for clients, subcontractors, and key partners
• Build and maintain trusted executive-level client relationships to drive satisfaction and repeat work
• Identify financial, operational, contractual, and relationship risks early and develop mitigation strategies
• Provide senior leadership to Project Managers, Superintendents, and field staff

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction management experience leading large, complex projects
• 5+ years of mission-critical/data center experience, including hyperscale or colocation programs
• Proven track record managing projects valued at $100M-$500M+
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Extensive knowledge of construction phases, trades, and field execution

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive company culture emphasizing collaboration and inclusion
• Access to advanced construction technologies and resources

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.