Project Executive

Project Executive – Hyperscale Data Center Construction (Electrical)

📍 Nationwide, United States | Full-Time Travel Required

The Opportunity

Mission Critical Advisory is representing a leading electrical contractor seeking an accomplished Project Executive to oversee the delivery of large-scale, ground-up hyperscale data center projects across the United States.

We're looking for a senior construction leader who understands electrical construction from the ground up. The ideal candidate has progressed through the trade — ideally starting as an electrician before moving into field leadership, project management, and executive-level operations.

That hands-on electrical installation background is the gold standard for this search. We want someone who understands what it takes to build these facilities in the field, not just manage them from a spreadsheet.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of major hyperscale data center electrical construction projects, from preconstruction through installation, commissioning, and final turnover.
• Lead Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership teams to deliver against commercial, schedule, safety, and quality objectives.
• Oversee project financials, forecasting, change management, risk mitigation, labor planning, and contractual performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with general contractors, owners, trade partners, and key client stakeholders.
• Drive accountability, operational excellence, and consistent project delivery across multiple project sites.

Essential Requirements

• Proven Project Executive, Senior Project Manager, or equivalent leadership experience within an electrical contractor.
• Significant experience delivering ground-up hyperscale data center construction projects.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical installation, distribution systems, and large-scale mission critical infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects, substantial budgets, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide and spend extended periods at active project locations.

The Ideal Background

• Started their career as an electrician or electrical apprentice before progressing into supervisory, project management, and executive leadership roles.
• Has hands-on experience with electrical installation on large-scale commercial, industrial, or mission critical projects.
• Has successfully delivered hyperscale data centers from mobilization through commissioning and turnover.
• Brings a strong record of career progression, employment stability, and repeatable project success.
• Can combine practical field knowledge with the commercial and strategic judgment required to oversee major construction programs.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to lead major hyperscale data center electrical construction programs.
• Exposure to a substantial pipeline of current and upcoming mission critical projects.
• Competitive executive-level compensation, aligned with experience and delivery history.
• Comprehensive benefits and potential additional compensation, depending on the package.
• Long-term opportunities to influence project strategy, operational performance, and business growth.

Important Travel Requirement

This is a nationwide travelling position. Candidates must be comfortable supporting projects wherever the business requires, including extended periods away from home. This is not a local or occasional-travel opportunity.

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