Traveling/Remote Construction Project Executive

Delta Construction Partners, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem: $5,000–$7,000/month

Travel & Temporary Relocation Expenses covered by employer

Job summary

A national executive search firm is seeking a Project Executive for large-scale data center projects in the United States. The ideal candidate will have at least 2–3 years of experience overseeing significant construction projects, with a strong emphasis on management and leadership. This full-time role requires relocation for 18–24 months and offers competitive travel expenses and per diem. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Project Executive on large-scale data center projects.
• Proven ability to manage full project lifecycle for projects valued at $100M+.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of a single, large-scale data center project from preconstruction through closeout.
• Lead all project management functions including financial oversight, scheduling, client management, and subcontractor coordination.
• Serve as the highest-ranking project leader on-site to ensure goals, safety, and quality standards are met.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Client Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

Delta Construction Partners is a national executive search firm representing the nation’s leading electrical, mechanical, and general contractors. We have been retained by a confidential client to conduct a search for multiple Construction Executives (Project Executives) to support large-scale data center projects across the U.S.

Travel and Relocation Details

• Per Diem: $5,000–$7,000/month (based on cost of living in the project city)
• Travel & Temporary Relocation Expenses: Covered by employer
• Relocation Expectation: Prefer candidates relocate to project city for 18–24 months
• Home Travel Schedule: Two 3-day weekends per month – home every other weekend (flexible)

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of a single, large-scale data center project from preconstruction through closeout
• Lead all project management functions including financial oversight, scheduling, client management, and subcontractor coordination
• Serve as the highest-ranking project leader on-site, ensuring project goals, safety, and quality standards are met
• Collaborate with internal teams and executive leadership to align project strategy with company goals
• Manage high-level communications with the client and ensure executive reporting on performance
• Maintain strong presence on-site while coordinating with corporate or satellite offices

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Project Executive on large-scale data center projects
• Prefer candidates who are already functioning at a PX level (not senior PMs seeking a step up)
• Proven ability to manage full project lifecycle for projects valued at $100M+
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with high accountability standards
• Excellent client-facing and communication capabilities
• Ability to travel and relocate short-term based on project location and schedule
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management
• Industries: Construction