Project Executive

Job Title: Project Executive - Positions will sit on site in Lubbock, TX or Oklahoma City, will travel project to projectJob DescriptionThe Project Executive will lead the delivery of a large-scale hyperscale data center campus from preconstruction through commissioning and final turnover. This role oversees project strategy, client relationships, financial performance, scheduling, procurement, safety, quality assurance and quality control, and multidisciplinary project teams. The position focuses on mission critical and data center construction, with a strong emphasis on complex MEP systems, high-capacity power and cooling infrastructure, and rigorous commissioning processes for 100MW+ hyperscale projects.Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of a large-scale hyperscale data center campus from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.
• Develop and drive overall project strategy, ensuring alignment with client objectives, budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Oversee financial performance of the project, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and risk management.
• Manage and strengthen executive-level client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for strategic discussions and issue resolution.
• Direct project scheduling activities to ensure milestones, critical path items, and key deliverables are achieved on time.
• Lead procurement strategy and execution for long-lead equipment such as generators, chillers, switchgear, and substations.
• Oversee and enforce project safety programs, ensuring a strong safety culture and compliance with all safety standards and procedures.
• Manage QA/QC processes to ensure all work meets design specifications, industry standards, and client expectations.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including construction, engineering, commissioning, and trade partners.
• Oversee the planning, installation, and integration of complex MEP systems and high-voltage electrical infrastructure.
• Direct and support Levels 1-5 commissioning activities to ensure all systems perform as designed and meet mission critical reliability requirements.
• Manage BMS (Building Management System) and EPMS (Electrical Power Monitoring System) implementation and integration across the data center.
• Oversee complex contracts and scopes of work, including negotiation, administration, and performance management of contractors and vendors.
• Navigate large-scale supply chain challenges and site logistics, ensuring timely delivery and installation of critical equipment and materials.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to large project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, implementing proactive strategies to maintain schedule, budget, and quality.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues, coordinate interfaces, and maintain project momentum.

Essential Skills

• 15+ years of construction leadership experience, including significant responsibility for large, complex projects.
• 710+ years of experience in mission critical and data center construction.
• Proven experience leading 100MW+ hyperscale data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning.
• Strong project management and construction management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple workstreams and disciplines.
• Deep knowledge of data center MEP infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Expertise in high-voltage electrical systems and their application within hyperscale data centers.
• Strong understanding of advanced cooling technologies used in data center environments.
• Hands-on experience with Levels 15 commissioning for mission critical facilities.
• Experience managing BMS (Building Management Systems) and EPMS (Electrical Power Monitoring Systems).
• Demonstrated ability to manage long-lead equipment procurement, including generators, chillers, switchgear, and substations.
• Proven track record in managing complex contracts and scopes of work for large construction projects.
• Experience navigating large-scale supply chain and site logistics challenges.
• Strong executive-level client management skills, including communication, negotiation, and stakeholder alignment.
• Proficiency in financial forecasting, cost control, and risk management for major capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience building, leading, and motivating large multidisciplinary project teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on mission critical facilities with stringent uptime and reliability requirements.
• Experience in data center commissioning, including coordination with specialized commissioning agents and vendors.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable plans for diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence decisions and drive accountability across all project participants.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, large-scale construction environments.
• Track record of fostering collaboration and a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Work EnvironmentThe role is based onsite at a hyperscale data center campus located in either Lubbock, Texas or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Project Executive will work in a large, active construction environment that includes heavy equipment, complex MEP installations, high-voltage electrical systems, and advanced cooling infrastructure. The position requires frequent coordination with field teams, trade partners, commissioning agents, and technical specialists in a mission critical setting. The work environment emphasizes safety, reliability, and precision, with a strong support structure and clear opportunities for growth within a highly collaborative project team. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $180000.00 - $230000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Competitive Salary Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Retirement and Savings Benefits Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Educational Assistance Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs Family Planning & Parenting Benefits Employee Discount Programs Pet insurance Charitable Donation Matching Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.About Actalent

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