Executive Data Center Project Manager
About the Organization
A leading construction and development firm in the missionācritical sector is seeking an accomplished Executive Director to oversee largeāscale hyperscale data center programs across multiple regions. The team is composed of industry experts who thrive on solving complex challenges, driving innovation, and delivering worldāclass infrastructure.
This is a high-performance culture built on discipline, accountability, and a refusal to accept mediocrity.
If you do not have data center experience or do not align with these values, this role is not the right fit.
Position Overview
This is not an administrative role - it is an executionādriven, highāimpact leadership position.
The Executive Director serves as the senior operational authority for complex, multiāsite hyperscale data center programs, responsible for:
- Accelerating commissioning and energization
- Ensuring visibility across entire project portfolios
- Maintaining financial discipline and GMP management
- Recovering distressed projects and restoring alignment
- Bridging field execution with executiveālevel client expectations
This role carries the operational depth of a COO, with a focused mandate on project delivery excellence.
Key Responsibilities
1. National Program & Portfolio Leadership
- Lead multiāsite hyperscale data center programs.
- Oversee project controls, scheduling, and financial performance.
- Maintain visibility across risk, schedule, and budget metrics.
- Standardize project delivery frameworks across regions.
2. SpeedātoāMarket & Commissioning Leadership
- Direct L3-L5 commissioning strategies and startup sequencing.
- Drive workflow compression and multiāshift execution plans.
- Accelerate energization timelines while upholding safety and quality.
- Oversee integrated systems testing and final operational turnover.
3. Financial & Contractual Oversight
- Lead GMP buyouts and contract negotiations.
- Maintain P&L accountability for major program portfolios.
- Implement value engineering and costāreduction strategies.
- Restore performance on delayed or atārisk projects.
4. Executive Client Advisory
- Serve as senior liaison to hyperscale and Tier 1 operators.
- Deliver executive-level reporting and strategic guidance.
- Align program delivery with SLAs and longāterm infrastructure roadmaps.
- Support pursuit strategy and expansion of key accounts.
5. Organizational Leadership
- Mentor Area Directors and senior Project Managers.
- Build scalable systems, reporting tools, and performance dashboards.
- Strengthen internal commissioning and execution standards.
- Drive continuous improvement across national delivery teams.
Required Qualifications
- 20+ years in missionācritical or hyperscale data center construction
- Leadership experience delivering multiāphase campus builds (20MW-50MW+)
- Extensive commissioning experience (L3-L5)
- Executive financial oversight for $35M-$75M+ portfolios
- Proven ability to accelerate schedules and recover troubled projects
- Strong knowledge of hyperscale client environments
- Executive presence with credibility in both field and boardroom settings
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to pass a background check
- Authorized to work in the U.S., no sponsorship needed
- 10+ years construction experience, including:
- 7+ years data center construction
- 7+ years project management
- Comfortable working in an onsite project environment
What Success Looks Like
- Projects delivered ahead of schedule and under budget
- Accelerated commissioning and superior speedātoāmarket outcomes
- Increased national consistency in project delivery
- Strong client relationships and longāterm account growth
- Recognition as a leading partner in missionācritical execution
Travel & Expenses
- Role may be filled by a traveler
- Company credit card provided
- All approved travel expenses covered:
- Lodging
- Meals
- Transportation & fuel
- Flights
- Incidentals
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary + bonus potential
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Career advancement within missionācritical delivery
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