Project Executive — Mission Critical Construction

Job overview

The Project Executive role is onsite at a project location in Springfield, Illinois, with travel required. Compensation is not specified. Alston Construction is a nationwide general contractor, and this position is part of its mission-critical leadership team. The executive oversees project and business-unit operations, develops staff, and ensures projects meet quality, schedule, budget, safety, and client expectations. The role provides leadership for complex mission-critical facilities, including data centers, where reliable systems, phased delivery, and commissioning milestones are central to project success.

What you'll do

• Oversee project performance, staffing, document control, job costs, quality control, change orders, and subcontracting
• review contracts and help mitigate risk
• maintain client and partner relationships
• support business-unit goals and operational improvements
• provide executive oversight of complex MEP coordination and high-reliability infrastructure
• lead phased delivery planning
• integrate commissioning milestones
• report project status, milestones, KPIs, and financials
• mentor, train, and develop operations staff
• support business development and client presentations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project executive

mission critical

springfield il

construction

general contractor

data centers

mep coordination

commissioning

project operations

staff leadership

travel required

alston construction

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, disability and life insurance, HSA and FSA options, EAP, 401(k) and Roth 401(k), paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and additional programs.

Why this role

Focuses on mission-critical facilities and data centers, including advanced MEP systems, phased commissioning, and uptime requirements. Requires at least 15 years of progressive general-contractor operations experience; five years leading data center or mission-critical projects is preferred.

About the employer

Alston Construction is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.