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.