PROJECT EXECUTIVE - MISSION CRITICAL

We are seeking a Project Executive to support some of the most innovative, complex, and large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects in the country. This role will be instrumental in delivering RMCI’s first-generation programs as a General Contractor within hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. 

• →Ability to manage complex data center / mission-critical construction projects, or a large-scale program with a high degree of effectiveness, accuracy, and accountability.
• →Effectively communicates and collaborates with Vice President(s) of Operations and Field Operations to align execution strategies across multiple projects and regions.
• →Has overall responsibility for project team success, including alignment with RMCI culture and Core Values, in addition to:
• →Safety
• →Quality
• →Schedule
• →Client satisfaction
• →Profitability
• →Ensures all Project Manager responsibilities are properly managed and executed across all assigned projects.
• →Lead and/or support business development efforts, including:
• →Client relationship development (hyperscalers, developers, colocation providers)
• →Proposal strategy and delivery
• →Presentations and contract negotiations
• →Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with:
• →Owners (e.g., hyperscale clients)
• →Engineers / design teams
• →Trade partners (especially MEP and mission-critical subs)
• →Responsible for understanding and negotiating:
• →Prime contracts
• →Subcontracts
• →Purchase orders
• →Risk allocation strategies specific to large-scale data center builds
• →Ensures change orders and contract amendments are executed timely and within signatory authority.
• →Reviews and validates:
• →Cost models and GMP structures
• →Construction schedules (including fast-track/phased turnover strategies)
• →Procurement plans for long-lead electrical/mechanical equipment
• →Drives successful execution of mission-critical scopes, including:
• →Electrical infrastructure (MV/LV distribution, substations, switchgear, busway)
• →Mechanical systems (cooling plants, CRAH/CRAC systems)
• →Commissioning and turnover processes
• →Champions the transition from preconstruction → construction → commissioning → turnover, ensuring continuity and accountability across phases.
• →Supports national expansion efforts and helps scale RMCI’s presence in the data center market.
• →Mentors and develops Project Managers and senior field leadership for future leadership roles.

1. Ability to assume responsibility and effectively communicate with:

1. Hyperscale / enterprise clients
2. Executive leadership
3. Project teams and field operations

1. 10+ years in Project, Program, or Construction Management roles
2. 5+ years of experience in data center, mission-critical, or large-scale commercial/industrial construction
   (Data center experience strongly preferred)
3. Strong understanding of:

1. Fast-track construction delivery models
2. Phased turnover / early energization strategies
3. High-reliability environments (redundancy, uptime requirements)

1. Experience managing large-scale electrical and mechanical scopes, including coordination of critical systems:

1. Substations / utility interface
2. Switchgear, transformers, PDUs, RPPs
3. Backup generation and redundancy systems

1. Familiarity with commissioning processes and turnover requirements for mission-critical facilities
2. Proven experience managing complex stakeholder environments and high-value contracts
3. Strong industry network within:

1. Data center developers
2. Engineers/Designers
3. Mission-critical subcontractors

1. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
2. Strong leadership presence with excellent:

1. Organizational skills
2. Communication skills (verbal and written)
3. Presentation capabilities
1. Demonstrated success leading teams and delivering large-scale projects ($500M+)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Construction Management, or Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of relative construction experience as a Project Manager, Construction Manager or Project/Construction Executive
• Extensive relative construction experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.

Safety Level
This is a safety sensitive position and all applicable policies including drug test and background check will apply.