Project Executive

The Project Executive serves as the executive leader responsible for the overall strategy, performance, profitability, and client satisfaction of a major division or portfolio focused on Data Centers, Pharmaceutical/Biotech, and Advanced Industrial projects($100M+ to multi-billion-dollar scale).

In this role, you will lead multi-disciplinary project teams from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout. You will own client relationships, manage senior-level risk, ensure technical compliance with cleanroom/mission-critical specifications, and drive operational excellence across high-velocity, complex builds.

• Provide executive oversight across multiple hyper-scale data center builds, pharmaceutical facilities (cGMP/cleanrooms), and industrial/advanced manufacturing facilities.

• Direct and mentor Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Superintendents, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with safety, quality, and financial performance.

• Establish strategic project delivery models (IPD, CMAR, Design-Build, EPC) optimized for schedule compression and technical complexity.
   

• Function as the principal executive sponsor for major technology clients (hyperscalers/co-location providers), pharmaceutical owners, and industrial developers.

• Maintain direct accountability for client satisfaction, securing repeat business, and expanding market share in target sectors.

• Collaborate with business development and preconstruction teams to lead RFP responses, technical presentations, and executive interviews.
   

• Guide teams through long-lead equipment procurement (generators, chillers, AHUs, specialized process piping, MV/HV electrical equipment).

• Ensure total alignment with high-spec technical standards, including cGMP, ISO cleanroom classifications, Commissioning (Cx/iCx), and Uptime Institute Data Center Tier Certifications.

• Implement robust risk mitigation strategies covering supply chain volatility, labor capacity, contract liabilities, and complex commissioning schedules.
   

• Maintain P&L responsibility for the assigned sector/portfolio, including revenue forecasting, margin retention, and cash flow optimization.

• Approve master project budgets, monthly owner billings, high-value subcontract awards, and major change orders.

• Drive contractual negotiations and dispute resolution with owners, trade partners, and design teams.
   

• Drive an uncompromising "Zero Harm" safety culture across all job sites, tailored to high-hazard industrial environments and energized commissioning states.

• Ensure strict adherence to Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) programs specific to process piping validation, cleanroom integrity, and continuous power/cooling infrastructure.

• Bachelor’s Degree: Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s or MBA is a plus).

• 15+ Years Experience: Progressive commercial construction leadership with a major General Contractor or EPC firm.

• Sector Expertise: Minimum 7+ years leading large-scale projects in at least two of the primary sectors:

  • Data Centers: Hyperscale, co-location, central utility plants, medium/high-voltage power.

  • Pharma/Biotech: cGMP facilities, cleanrooms, oral solid dosage (OSD), API manufacturing, process piping.

  • Industrial/Advanced Manufacturing: Battery/EV plants, semiconductor fabs, heavy manufacturing facilities.

• Proven track record managing individual projects exceeding $150M+ or portfolios over $400M+.