5-7 years of experience in data center construction leadership
Proven track record managing ground-up Mission Critical projects
Strong financial management skills for large-scale projects
Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
Familiarity with MEP systems and data center infrastructure
Experience in client relationship management and contract negotiation
Ability to lead and mentor project management teams
Responsibilities
Provide executive oversight for data center projects from preconstruction to closeout
Ensure accountability for financial performance, schedule, and quality
Oversee project budgets, forecasting, and change management
Support preconstruction efforts including budgeting and project planning
Lead project teams through construction, MEP coordination, and commissioning
Serve as primary client contact, communicating project progress and risks
Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and design teams
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
Involvement in relevant industry organizations
Supportive team environment fostering collaboration
Potential for career advancement within the company
Access to cutting-edge projects in the Mission Critical sector
Full Job Description
Project Executive - Mission Critical / Data Centers
Summary:
The Project Executive - Mission Critical will provide leadership and oversight for Pogue Construction's data center projects. This individual will be responsible for leading complex, ground-up Mission Critical projects from preconstruction through construction, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.
This position requires an experienced data center construction leader with strong financial, operational, and client-facing experience. The Project Executive will oversee project teams while maintaining accountability for financial performance, schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and overall successful project delivery.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide executive oversight of Mission Critical / data center projects from preconstruction through final turnover and closeout
Maintain accountability for project financial performance, schedule, quality, safety, and client satisfaction
Support preconstruction efforts including budgeting, procurement strategy, scheduling, constructability, and project planning
Lead project teams throughout ground-up construction, MEP coordination, commissioning, and turnover
Regularly review project financials and identify potential cost, schedule, and contractual risks
Serve as a primary client contact and provide clear communication regarding project progress, financials, schedule, and key risks
Support business development efforts through client meetings, pursuits, presentations, and relationship development
Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, trade partners, design teams, and clients
Provide oversight of subcontractor procurement, buyout, contracts, and change management
Understand and manage long-lead equipment and procurement challenges associated with Mission Critical construction
Work closely with project and field leadership to proactively resolve construction issues and mitigate risk
Participate in PPR meetings to review project budgets, forecasts, and projected profitability
Determine staffing and manpower needs for assigned projects
Lead, mentor, and develop project management teams
Set clear expectations and hold project teams accountable for performance
Support the continued development of Pogue Construction's Mission Critical processes and best practices
Maintain involvement in relevant industry organizations
Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
Proven General Contractor experience leading ground-up Mission Critical / data center construction
Experience leading a data center through the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction and project start-up through commissioning, turnover, and closeout
Strong financial experience managing large, complex data center projects
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost control, change management, procurement, and project profitability
Working knowledge of MEP systems and infrastructure associated with Mission Critical facilities
Understanding of data center commissioning, turnover requirements, sequencing, and schedule demands
Experience leading large project teams and partnering with field operations
Strong experience managing client relationships, contracts, subcontractors, and project risk
Required Skills / Expectations:
Strong financial and business acumen
Leadership and decision-making
Verbal and written communication
Client relationship management
Financial forecasting and cost management
Contract management and negotiation
Risk identification and problem-solving
Time management and organization
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to perform in high-pressure environments
Ability to hold others accountable
Flexibility and adaptability
Professionalism and confidentiality
Teamwork and collaboration
Ability to mentor and develop others
Strong internal and external customer service
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent construction experience
Extensive General Contractor experience managing large, complex construction projects
Significant leadership experience within Mission Critical / data center construction
Experience successfully delivering a ground-up data center from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover
Experience with financial responsibility for large-scale data center projects
Experience leading Project Managers and large project teams
