Hamilton Mayer is working in a close partnership with a top #10 ENR ranked General Contractor seeking a highly specialized and results-driven Project Executive (PX) to provide comprehensive executive leadership and management for a flagship, $450 million ground-up Data Center construction project in the Austin, TX metro area.
The successful candidate will be the senior executive on-site, fully responsible for the overall financial performance, schedule adherence, technical quality, safety, and ultimate successful delivery of this highly complex, fault-tolerant facility.
Key Responsibilities & Technical Expertise
I. Mission Critical & Technical Authority
- Data Center Systems Mastery: Possess deep, verifiable expertise in the design, construction, and rigorous commissioning of high-density, Tier III/IV data center infrastructure. This includes expert knowledge of all redundant MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems (UPS, Generators, Switchgear, MV/HV distribution, advanced cooling/chillers, CRAC/CRAH).
- Commissioning Oversight: Direct responsibility for the comprehensive Integrated System Testing (IST) and commissioning process (Levels 1-5) to guarantee 24/7/365 fault-tolerant operation and reliability before handover.
- P&L and Financial Management: Full accountability for the $450M project P&L, including managing budgets, forecasting cost-to-complete, controlling expenditures, and securing project profitability.
II. TFO and Utility Interconnection Management
- Transmission Facility Owner (TFO) Expertise: Must possess a strong, specialized understanding of the challenges and requirements related to high-voltage utility coordination and interconnection with the Transmission Facility Owner (TFO), such as LCRA or major utility providers in Texas.
- Interconnection Strategy: Strategic oversight of the design, planning, and execution of on-site high-voltage substations and transmission tie-ins. This includes negotiating and managing complex utility contracts, interconnection agreements, and ensuring compliance with all local TFO standards and regulatory tariffs for a facility requiring massive power capacity.
III. Executive and Operational Leadership
- Client Management: Serve as the primary executive liaison for the client/owner’s executive team, ensuring transparent communication and alignment on all strategic project objectives.
- Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, quantify, and implement mitigation strategies for all contractual, schedule, and technical risks unique to large-scale, mission-critical construction.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and direct the entire project leadership team, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and safety excellence.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 15+ years in commercial construction, with at least 7 years in a Project Executive or Director-level role managing mission-critical facilities.
- Project Size: Proven experience as the lead executive on at least two projects exceeding $200 million in value, specifically in the data center/hyperscale sector.
- Technical Acumen: Deep familiarity with utility systems, high-voltage distribution, and current data center design standards (ASHRAE, Uptime Institute Tiers).
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, ideal but not essential.
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