Project Executive – Hyperscale Data Center New Construction

Project Executive – Hyperscale Data Center New Construction
Location: Southeast U.S. (Flexible within regional markets)
Company: Owen Electric Company, Inc.
Industry: Mission-Critical / Hyperscale Data Center Electrical Construction
About Owen Electric Company
Owen Electric Company (OEC) is a rapidly growing electrical contractor delivering complex
industrial, mission-critical, and hyperscale data center projects across the Southeast. We
operate with a field-first mentality, rigorous execution discipline, and an unwavering
commitment to Safety, People, and Quality.
As demand for hyperscale infrastructure accelerates, we are expanding our mission-critical
group with leaders who understand how to deliver at scale—driving consistency, repeatability,
and predictable outcomes across multi-phase data center programs.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Project Executive with deep experience in hyperscale data center
construction and strong program-level leadership capabilities. This role goes beyond
traditional project management. We need an operator who can direct a portfolio of large,
technically demanding projects; align multiple teams around a unified execution strategy; and
drive financial and operational performance across every phase of a data center program.
The ideal candidate has the executive presence to manage mission-critical clients, the
technical depth to guide project teams, and the strategic mindset to build scalable systems,
workflows, and teams. This is a high-impact, leadership-level role central to OEC’s long-term
mission-critical growth.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership
• Lead multi-building or multi-phase hyperscale data center programs from
preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.
• Establish standardized processes, deliverables, and execution templates to ensure
consistent outcomes across regions and project teams.
• Anticipate program risks, long-lead procurement challenges, labor constraints, and
design coordination issues—and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
Financial & Commercial Management
• Own program-level financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, margin
protection, contingencies, and cost-to-complete alignment.
• Oversee procurement strategy for commodities and long-lead equipment (gear,
UPS/ESS, busway, cable, conduit, prefab components).
• Ensure strong commercial terms, billing cadence, and positive cash flow across the full
lifecycle of the program.
• Drive disciplined change management and maintain clear visibility of exposure items
and margin drivers.
Client Engagement
• Serve as OEC’s executive-level liaison with hyperscale owners, general contractors,
engineering partners, and key trade contractors.
• Lead program-level reporting, presentations, and milestone reviews with a focus on
transparency, clarity, and solution-oriented communication.
• Build trusted long-term relationships based on performance, responsiveness, and
technical expertise.
Operational Excellence
• Support project teams in planning, staffing, scheduling, productivity tracking, and
resource allocation to meet program demands.
• Ensure schedule discipline by overseeing critical path activities, material release plans,
prefabrication strategies, and commissioning readiness.
• Promote excellence in safety, quality control, LOTO procedures, testing, energization,
and turnover processes.
Team Development & Leadership
• Mentor project managers, superintendents, coordinators, and emerging leaders within
the mission-critical group.
• Foster a culture of accountability, proactive planning, and continuous improvement.
• Support organizational growth by participating in recruiting, onboarding, and team
development initiatives.
Qualifications
• Ten or more years of progressive leadership experience in large commercial, industrial,
or mission-critical electrical construction.
• Proven success delivering hyperscale or large-scale mission-critical programs ($50M–
$150M+ per program), not just stand-alone projects.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated ability to manage forecasting, buyout,
margin performance, and commercial terms.
• Deep familiarity with mission-critical electrical systems including redundant
distribution paths, UPS/ESS, grounding, controls, and commissioning.
• Experience leading multiple project teams across different sites or regions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present clearly at
the executive and client level.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
experience preferred.
Why Owen Electric Company
• Opportunity to lead marquee hyperscale data center programs that shape the next evolution of OEC’s mission-critical business.
• High-performance environment with strong field support, leadership alignment, and a commitment to operational excellence.
• Competitive executive compensation, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits.
• A growth-focused culture where your leadership directly influences strategy, talent development, and company trajectory.