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Project Executive

S B James Construction
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/19/2026

Are you tired of managing the same types of projects over and over with no opportunities for growth or diversity? Look no further! We are a thriving construction company founded in 1977 and we want you to join our team.

Our Mission and Vision: To be the most trusted building partner in the communities that we serve.

This is our goal in EVERYTHING that we do. This is how we know we are successful as a company. To reach this, we understand that our relationships are everything. Our relationships with owners, each other, and our community.

Our core values are:

  • Be there for each other
  • Support our communities
  • Be transparent
  • Make things right

S B James Construction has been setting the standard for excellence in healthcare, education, life sciences, commercial, retail, industrial, and public works construction in Southern Oregon and Northern California.

S B James is an equal opportunity Employer. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Opportunities for Position Location:

  • Greater Sacramento Area
  • Bay Area
  • Southern California

Position Overview: The Data Center Project Executive is responsible for driving growth and expanding market presence within the data center and mission-critical construction sector. This role focuses on identifying new opportunities, developing client relationships, and supporting pursuit strategies for hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and mission-critical data center projects.

Responsibilities for S B James Construction Data Center Project Executive, but are not limited to the following:

  • Develop and maintain relationships with data center owners, developers, operators, and key stakeholders
  • Identify new business opportunities and repeat program work
  • Track market trends and maintain a qualified opportunity pipeline
  • Lead or support go/no-go pursuit decisions
  • Coordinate proposals, interviews, and client presentations
  • Partner with preconstruction and estimating teams on early budgets and design-assist efforts
  • Support value engineering, scheduling strategies, and procurement planning
  • Represent the company at industry events and conferences
  • Build strategic partnerships with designers, MEP contractors, and consultants
  • Provide regular pipeline and market updated to leadership

What we are looking for:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10 years of experience in construction business development, preconstruction, or operations
  • Experience with data center or mission-critical projects
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills
  • Existing industry relationships in the data center market

Full Time / Salary Range: $185k - $250k depending on experience

Benefits:

  • 100% Health insurance for Employee
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Dental / Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Sick Days
  • Wellness Days
  • Paid Holidays
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Company sponsored events in the community
  • Recruiting Bonuses
  • Company Credit Card
  • Phone Allowance
  • Annual Christmas Party with Hotel
  • Use of SBJ Kings Suite - Light the Beam!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $185,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $185,000 - $250,000

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