What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Executive – Hyperscale Data Center Construction position at Insight Global?
Insight Global is seeking an experienced permanent Project Executive (PX) to lead large scale hyperscale data center construction projects in Cedar Rapids, IA as well as across other locations in the U.S. This role is responsible for full lifecycle project leadership—from preconstruction through closeout—on complex, high value new builds and finish out scopes. The ideal candidate brings deep hyperscale experience, strong financial and schedule ownership, and the ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams in fast paced environments. This individual will be joining an ongoing project in Cedar Rapids, IA and must be local to the area or willing to relocate. The PX will be expected to be on site heavily during preconstruction, early execution, and closeout, with reduced presence during less busy phases. For this opportunity, once the project is completed in Cedar Rapids, IA (6 months to 1 year timeline) the expectation will be 75% travel (2 weeks per month) and/or willingness to relocate to future projects. Other responsibilities include:
- Review and fully understand all contract documents, drawings, and specifications
- Support early procurement strategy and long lead item planning
- Establish cost code structures, project controls, and production tracking
- Participate in building and staffing the project team, including interviewing and onboarding key personnel
- Provide overall leadership for the project team and partner closely with the Senior Superintendent
- Own coordination across shared services, including procurement, scheduling, QC, and FP&A
- Lead all high level client meetings and maintain strong customer relationships
- Ensure all project logs are accurate and current, including: RFI logs, financial and cost tracking, schedule status and forecasting
- Maintain continuous awareness of project financial health, earned value, hours, and schedule performance
- Step directly into day to day operations due to schedule pressure
- Actively manage subcontractors, sequencing, and schedule recovery
- Push execution, resolve issues in real time, and maintain momentum on a behind schedule project
Qualifications:
- 15 years of professional experience as a Senior Project Manager/Project Executive (ideally lead or Senior PM/Px) within Construction
- Minimum of 5 years of experience being within hyperscale data center construction
- Experience with capital project budgets exceeding $100m
- Experience within Data Centers must have been the Lead/Sr. PM, not just owning a segment of the work
- Experience with Autodesk and ProCore is preferred
- Experience with Earned Value Management
Salary: $175,000-$220,000 Bonus Opportunities
Travel Cadence: approximately two weeks per month and travel days are typically Monday & Thursdays
Hiring Method: Full-time permanent opportunity
Benefits: Daily per diem of $125 (7 days a week), Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K plans available, paid time off and company holidays, performance bonuses and more.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
Salary : $175,000 - $220,000