Job Description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead large-scale data center construction projects in addition to Light Industrial projects throughout Central Ohio. This individual will provide strategic oversight, client leadership, and operational excellence on high profile projects. The ideal candidate brings strong experience delivering ground-up data centers or mission-critical facilities, warehouses, cold storage facilities, etc., along with the ability to manage multiple teams, stakeholders, and project phases from preconstruction through closeout.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide executive-level oversight on multiple projects ranging from preconstruction through turnover.
• Partner with owners, design partners, trade partners, and internal teams to ensure alignment on scope, budgets, quality, and delivery schedules.
• Develop project strategy, risk mitigation plans, and overall execution approaches that align with client goals.
• Serve as the primary client-facing leader, strengthening long-term relationships and ensuring best-in-class service.

Project Oversight

• Lead preconstruction efforts including conceptual budgets, scheduling, constructability reviews, and procurement strategy.
• Review and approve project budgets, GMPs, schedules, buyout strategies, and staffing plans.
• Ensure proper project controls, reporting, forecasting, and documentation are in place throughout the lifecycle.
• Monitor field operations, safety performance, quality initiatives, and manpower planning in partnership with project teams and superintendents.

Financial & Risk Management

• Drive financial performance across assigned projects, including cost tracking, revenue forecasting, change management, and margin protection.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to design, construction, logistics, procurement, and site conditions.
• Oversee contract negotiations, client agreements, and vendor contracts.

Team Development

• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, and emerging leaders.
• Support hiring, team structure, succession planning, and performance evaluations.
• Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of large project construction experience, with 5+ years leading large mission-critical, data center and/or light industrial projects.
• Proven experience with fast-track, hyper-scale, or high-tech environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, redundancy requirements, commissioning, and data center MEP coordination.
• Deep knowledge of preconstruction processes, project controls, and contract management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with industry technology: Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, scheduling tools, and related platforms.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Whats Offered

• Competitive salary and executive-level bonus structure.
• Strong internal support team and growth-oriented culture.
• Long-term career path with growth into additional senior leadership roles.
• Company truck and gas card.
• Guaranteed annual bonus and team performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to drive a growing team and make an impact from day one.

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