Project Executive - Mission Critical
Job Description
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead and grow our client's Mission Critical Construction group. This role provides executive oversight for complex, fast-paced project including data centers and other high-reliability facilities, while driving operational excellence, client satisfaction, and team development. The Project Executive will serve as a strategic leader, partnering with ownership, clients, and internal teams to ensure successful delivery of projects from preconstruction through turnover.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and accountability for the Mission Critical project portfolio, including safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance
- Establish and maintain best practices specific to mission critical construction, including commissioning, redundancy, and risk mitigation
- Ensure alignment between project teams, company leadership, and client expectations
- Oversee multiple large-scale, technically complex projects simultaneously
- Review and guide project schedules, budgets, buyout strategies, and staffing plans
- Monitor project performance and proactively address risks, cost exposure, and schedule challenges
- Serve as a senior point of contact for owners, developers, engineers, and trade partners
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships within the mission critical sector
- Support business development efforts, including pursuits, interviews, and strategic planning for future work
- Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, and senior staff
- Assist with recruiting, performance management, and succession planning within the Mission Critical group
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- 12+ years of experience in commercial construction, with significant experience in mission critical/data center projects
- Proven leadership experience overseeing multiple large-scale projects and teams
- Strong understanding of MEP systems, commissioning processes, and mission critical infrastructure
- Excellent financial acumen with experience managing large project budgets and forecasts
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at the executive and client level
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred
Why Join
- Leadership role with significant influence over a growing Mission Critical business unit
- Stable project pipeline with technically challenging, high-profile work
- Competitive compensation package including salary, bonus, and executive-level benefits
- Opportunity to shape strategy, build teams, and leave a lasting impact on the organization
