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About the Role

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Project Executive to lead their Mission Critical sector, specifically overseeing an upcoming 1 GW hyperscale data center campus buildout. This role involves acting as the primary operational and strategic leader, ensuring excellence from preconstruction through commissioning and handover, managing client relationships, aligning project execution with business goals, and driving a culture of safety, quality, and innovation.

Responsibilities

Serve as the ultimate project leader for a 1 GW data center campus, overseeing multiple concurrent phases, buildings, and utility-scale infrastructure installations.
Develop and execute comprehensive project strategies, integrating preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, and field operations to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
Drive integration of technology and sustainable building practices across the campus lifecycle.
Anticipate and mitigate project risks associated with hyperscale builds, including labor constraints, site logistics, and regulatory compliance.
Act as the primary executive point of contact for the client, maintaining alignment on project health, financial status, and strategic shifts.
Lead executive reporting and high-level presentations to client leadership and internal stakeholders.
Foster a collaborative environment between the client, design partners, trade partners, and the internal construction team.
Oversee the procurement strategy for critical long-lead equipment for a 1 GW deployment.
Direct the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex contract exhibits and specialized Scopes of Work (SOW), particularly for intricate systems like BMS and EPMS.
Partner with procurement teams to navigate supply chain volatility and ensure material availability aligns with the master schedule.
Hold ultimate P&L responsibility for the campus buildout, managing multi-billion-dollar budgets and ensuring financial health, accurate forecasting, and profitable execution.
Champion an industry-leading safety culture, ensuring all site operations adhere strictly to company and regulatory safety standards.
Oversee rigorous Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) programs, ensuring zero-defect delivery necessary for mission-critical facility commissioning.
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing project team consisting of Project Directors, Senior Project Managers, Senior Superintendents, MEP Managers, and Cost Managers.
Define roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics for the project team, driving accountability and professional growth.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive leadership experience in commercial construction.
Minimum of 7-10 years exclusively dedicated to mission-critical/data center projects.
Proven track record of successfully leading and completing hyperscale data center projects or campuses (100MW+ individual phases, with the capability and strategic vision to manage a 1 GW master plan).
Deep technical understanding of data center MEP systems, high-voltage infrastructure, cooling technologies, and complex commissioning processes.
Extensive experience managing complex construction contracts, specialized system exhibits (BMS/EPMS), and joint venture agreements.
Exceptional communication skills, strategic foresight, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Skills

Mission Critical Infrastructure
Hyperscale Data Center Construction
Complex Contract Management
MEP Systems
High-Voltage Infrastructure
Cooling Technologies
Commissioning Processes
BMS (Building Management Systems)
EPMS (Electrical Power Monitoring Systems)
Procurement Strategy
Supply Chain Management
P&L Management
Safety Culture
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
Team Leadership
Talent Development
Client Relationship Management
Executive Reporting
Strategic Planning

Location

U.S.

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

15+ years of progressive leadership experience
7-10 years exclusively dedicated to mission-critical/data center projects

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

Benefits

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
Parenting Benefits
Employee Discount Programs
Pet insurance
Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
Paid Time for Volunteer Events

About the Company

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Equal Opportunity

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.