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…