Jobs · Business Development · Georgia

Project Executive - Data Center

Yates Construction · Atlanta, GA · 1 wk ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the full lifecycle of data center construction projects — from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover
  • Serve as the primary client interface, ensuring clear communication, satisfaction, and alignment of expectations
  • Review and approve contracts, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules; proactively identify and mitigate risks
  • Drive cost control and forecasting practices to maintain financial health and meet margin targets
  • Oversee quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with client specs and industry standards
  • Manage project risk and change control processes to address scope, schedule, and cost impacts
  • Enforce safety protocols across all job sites in compliance with OSHA and company standards
  • Optimize workforce planning, including subcontractor coordination and self-perform labor deployment
  • Lead vendor management including prequalification, procurement, performance tracking, and compliance
  • Implement best-in-class project management tools and methodologies (Lean, BIM, Procore, etc.) to ensure consistency and efficiency

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
  • 10+ years of construction management experience, with 5+ years in data center or mission-critical environments
  • Proven success managing multi-million-dollar projects with complex MEP and commissioning requirements
  • Strong understanding of prefabrication, modular assembly, and integrated systems testing (IST)
  • Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Proficiency in project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar)
  • PMP, CCM, or similar certification is a plus

Core Competencies

  • Cost Accounting
  • Industry Knowledge – Data Center Design & Construction
  • Contract Review and Recommendations
  • Project Risk and Change Management
  • Quality Management and Assurance
  • Workforce Planning
  • Occupational Health and Safety Processes, Methodologies and Tools
  • Vendor Management
  • Project Management

Work Environment

This role operates in both office and active construction site environments. Candidate must be able to perform site walks, attend field meetings, and ensure on-site safety and compliance.

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