NES Fircroft
Project Executive – Chicago, IL
A leading construction firm with a strong and growing mission critical portfolio is seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead complex data center and mission critical construction projects in the Chicago market. This role carries full accountability for project delivery, financial performance, client relationships, and team leadership across multiple concurrent projects.
The Project Executive will operate as a senior leader within the organization, partnering closely with ownership, clients, and internal teams to ensure operational excellence while supporting long term growth and repeat business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large scale data center and mission critical construction projects
Serve as the primary executive point of contact for clients, consultants, and key stakeholders
Own project financial performance including budgets, forecasting, cost control, and margin protection
Oversee contract strategy, subcontractor negotiations, procurement, and risk management
Ensure all work meets regulatory requirements, quality standards, and mission critical best practices
Drive proactive issue resolution and mitigation strategies to keep projects on schedule and within budget
Build, mentor, and lead high performing project teams including Project Managers and Superintendents
Support business development efforts through client relationship management and pursuit involvement
Oversee project closeout, commissioning coordination, and post project evaluations
Participate in leadership operating rhythms and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Required Experience and Qualifications
Fifteen or more years of progressive construction experience
Demonstrated experience leading data center or mission critical construction projects
Prior experience as a Project Executive, Project Director, or senior operations leader
Strong understanding of mission critical systems including power, cooling, controls, and commissioning
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously
Deep experience with budgeting, forecasting, and contract negotiation
OSHA certification required, advanced certifications preferred
Professional credentials such as LEED, ASHE, or CPM are a plus
Leadership and Competencies
Strong client facing presence with the ability to build long term trusted relationships
Commercially minded leader with a clear understanding of risk and profitability
Proven people leader who develops and retains high performing teams
Strategic thinker who aligns project execution with broader business goals
Calm and decisive under pressure with a high standard of integrity and accountability
Procore
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Office
Construction CRM systems
Primarily office based with regular site visits
Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed to support project delivery
Why This Opportunity
Leadership role within a growing mission critical construction platform
High visibility with executive leadership and ownership
Opportunity to influence strategy, culture, and long term growth
Competitive compensation with performance based incentives
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Project Management, Sales, and Strategy/Planning
Industries Construction and Building Construction
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The Project Executive will operate as a senior leader within the organization, partnering closely with ownership, clients, and internal teams to ensure operational excellence while supporting long term growth and repeat business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large scale data center and mission critical construction projects
Serve as the primary executive point of contact for clients, consultants, and key stakeholders
Own project financial performance including budgets, forecasting, cost control, and margin protection
Oversee contract strategy, subcontractor negotiations, procurement, and risk management
Ensure all work meets regulatory requirements, quality standards, and mission critical best practices
Drive proactive issue resolution and mitigation strategies to keep projects on schedule and within budget
Build, mentor, and lead high performing project teams including Project Managers and Superintendents
Support business development efforts through client relationship management and pursuit involvement
Oversee project closeout, commissioning coordination, and post project evaluations
Participate in leadership operating rhythms and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Required Experience and Qualifications
Fifteen or more years of progressive construction experience
Demonstrated experience leading data center or mission critical construction projects
Prior experience as a Project Executive, Project Director, or senior operations leader
Strong understanding of mission critical systems including power, cooling, controls, and commissioning
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously
Deep experience with budgeting, forecasting, and contract negotiation
OSHA certification required, advanced certifications preferred
Professional credentials such as LEED, ASHE, or CPM are a plus
Leadership and Competencies
Strong client facing presence with the ability to build long term trusted relationships
Commercially minded leader with a clear understanding of risk and profitability
Proven people leader who develops and retains high performing teams
Strategic thinker who aligns project execution with broader business goals
Calm and decisive under pressure with a high standard of integrity and accountability
Procore
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Office
Construction CRM systems
Primarily office based with regular site visits
Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed to support project delivery
Why This Opportunity
Leadership role within a growing mission critical construction platform
High visibility with executive leadership and ownership
Opportunity to influence strategy, culture, and long term growth
Competitive compensation with performance based incentives
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Project Management, Sales, and Strategy/Planning
Industries Construction and Building Construction
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