Project Executive Data Centers

About the role

Overall management of the operations and administration of assigned projects with bottom-line profit accountability.

Responsibilities

• Perform all essential Senior Project Manager responsibilities.
• Review and approve all estimates and schedules prepared for assigned negotiated projects and hard bid jobs.
• Facilitate job turnover process from estimating to project team, including sign-off on budget and fee.
• Supervise subcontract bidding and negotiations in compliance with Division procedures; approve all subcontracts and major material purchase orders.
• Review contract terms and conditions; assist Operations Manager in contract negotiations and ensure preparation of "recap of contract highlights."
• Lead project planning, including conducting job start meetings and planning sessions.
• Ensure scheduling procedures are followed: baseline schedule, monthly updates, and three-week rolling schedule.
• Ensure cost control is set up and maintained in accordance with company standards.
• Lead and supervise project mobilization and job setup; ensure proper staffing and resource allocation.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and oversee supervision of qualified construction personnel.
• Supervise project team activities to ensure compliance with company policies, safety, and quality standards.
• Conduct periodic job visits and reviews; report accurate status to Operations Manager and enforce "Special Risk Alert Policy."
• Maintain positive cash flow and ensure timely progress payments.
• Ensure timely job closeout and closed job reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate management reports, including "Jobs in Progress."
• Ensure project team members comply with job descriptions and responsibilities; conduct formal employee performance evaluations.
• Maintain continued client contact on current projects.
• Work with Business Development to develop new or renewed client relationships.
• Attend proposal presentations and assist in preparing presentation materials (schedules, budgets, charts, and graphs).
• Assist Division Manager in other non-operating functions as required.
• Monitor and manage the bottom-line profit of assigned projects.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven professional experience delivering complex construction projects.
• Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or construction management education considered a foundation, not a requirement.
• 10–15+ years of progressive construction leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading either:
  • Data Center / Mission-Critical projects, or
  • Process-driven industrial or energy facilities (RNG, oil & gas, chemical, LNG, biogas).
• Proven delivery of:
  • Fast-track or phased projects,
  • Design-Build, CM-at-Risk, and/or EPC delivery methods.
• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and challenge drawings, models, and specifications.
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
• Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating).