Project Executive - Data Center/Mission Critical

Overview

Lead data center construction projects from inception to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• cost control
• vendor management
• dc infrastructure
• project tools
• risk management
• client liaison

Tasks

-Drive cost control and forecasting practices to maintain financial health and meet margin targets -Lead vendor management including prequalification, procurement, performance tracking, and compliance -Enforce safety protocols across all job sites in compliance with OSHA and company standards -Apply deep knowledge of data center infrastructure — including power, cooling, redundancy, and commissioning standards — to guide project decisions -Implement best-in-class project management tools and methodologies (Lean, BIM, Procore, etc.) to ensure consistency and efficiency -Optimize workforce planning, including subcontractor coordination and self-perform labor deployment -Review and approve contracts, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules; proactively identify and mitigate risks -Manage project risk and change control processes to address scope, schedule, and cost impacts -Oversee quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with client specs and industry standards -Serve as the primary client interface, ensuring clear communication, satisfaction, and alignment of expectations -Lead the full lifecycle of data center construction projects — from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover

Requirements

• leadership
• procore
• data center
• construction management
• pmp
• prefabrication

What You Bring

-Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills -Proficiency in project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar) -Industry Knowledge – Data Center Design & Construction -10+ years of construction management experience, with 5+ years in data center or mission-critical environments -Proven success managing multi-million-dollar projects with complex MEP and commissioning requirements -Strong understanding of prefabrication, modular assembly, and integrated systems testing (IST) -PMP, CCM, or similar certification is a plus -Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)

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About Yates Construction

-Committed to delivering superior construction services. -Operates across various sectors, including industrial and commercial projects. -Known for managing complex and large-scale projects effectively. -Has a strong reputation built on reliable project delivery and client satisfaction. -Employs innovative techniques and cutting-edge technology in construction. -Has executed notable projects in industries like energy and infrastructure. -Continuously evolving to meet market demands with a focus on efficiency and quality.

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