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Data center construction roles, covering project management, MEP engineering, commissioning, and site supervision, qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Employers in hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center buildouts have active H-1B filing histories.
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Worldwide Mission Critical is a global owner’s representation and project management company dedicated to the mission-critical industry, helping companies deliver their data centers on time and under budget. Founded on the principle that the right team of experienced data center professionals will deliver great projects, our ability to provide oversight for all aspects of a project sets us apart.
Summary
The Project Executive leads, manages, and coordinates all phases of the project from preconstruction through closeout.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients, the design community, and organizations to enhance future business development opportunities.
- Develop high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements on all projects.
- Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee and pricing decisions.
- Manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously from preconstruction through closeout. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to avoid delays, cost overruns, or quality issues.
- Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure resources are efficiently allocated.
- Oversee the development of the master project schedule and manage its implementation.
- Provide oversight for budget and financial management for all projects.
- Support and drive utilization of initiatives and technologies.
- Drive enforcement of safety protocols by the project staff.
- You will oversee the group, as well as the internal and external teams supporting the data center, working collaboratively to mentor, guide, and help develop junior team members.
Project Setup Phase
- Lead new project setup activities, ensuring alignment with client requirements and project objectives.
- Review, interpret, and support execution of client contracts and project execution frameworks.
- Establish project governance structure, reporting protocols, and delivery strategy.
Feasibility / Site Selection Phase
- Manage client communications during early-stage feasibility efforts.
- Oversee production and coordination of feasibility studies, test fits, and due diligence reports.
- Support site selection analysis including technical, logistical, and programmatic considerations.
Due Diligence / Master Planning Phase
- Maintain direct client engagement throughout due diligence and master planning activities.
- Coordinate procurement and management of key consultants (environmental, acoustical, geotechnical, hazardous materials, etc.).
- Develop initial project budgets and high-level delivery schedules.
- Lead utility provider and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) engagement strategy.
- Manage zoning, entitlement, and regulatory approval processes.
A/E Procurement Phase
- Develop and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for architectural and engineering services.
- Lead evaluation of proposals and support selection and award recommendations.
- Negotiate and finalize professional services contracts.
- Maintain ongoing client communication throughout procurement process.
Design Management Phase
- Oversee coordination and performance of architectural and engineering design teams.
- Manage and track design schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
- Lead structured design reviews to ensure alignment with scope, budget, and client standards.
- Coordinate utility providers and AHJs during design development.
- Serve as primary client interface for design progress and issue resolution.
GC Procurement Phase
- Develop and issue RFPs for general contractors and major trade partners.
- Lead evaluation, leveling, and recommendation of contractor proposals.
- Negotiate and finalize construction contracts and scopes of work.
- Maintain client communication and alignment during procurement phase.
Construction Management Phase
- Provide oversight of general contractor performance and site execution.
- Manage coordination between design teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Lead QA/QC review processes to ensure compliance with project standards.
- Oversee schedule, budget, and change management processes.
- Support commissioning activities and turnover strategy.
- Maintain consistent client communication through construction lifecycle.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in construction or program management, with a focus on mission-critical/data center projects.
- Experience delivering large capital projects ($100M+), ideally in hyperscale or colocation environments.
- Strong understanding of full project lifecycle delivery (feasibility through commissioning).
- Experience in an owner’s rep, developer, PX, or PMO role.
- Knowledge of MEP systems, commissioning, and critical infrastructure.
- Experience managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and multiple stakeholders.
- Familiarity with permitting, entitlements, and AHJ coordination.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- PMP/CCM/LEED certification a plus.
Description:
Worldwide Mission Critical is a global owner’s representation and project management company dedicated to the mission-critical industry, helping companies deliver their data centers on time and under budget. Founded on the principle that the right team of experienced data center professionals will deliver great projects, our ability to provide oversight for all aspects of a project sets us apart.
Summary
The Project Executive leads, manages, and coordinates all phases of the project from preconstruction through closeout.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients, the design community, and organizations to enhance future business development opportunities.
- Develop high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements on all projects.
- Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee and pricing decisions.
- Manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously from preconstruction through closeout. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to avoid delays, cost overruns, or quality issues.
- Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure resources are efficiently allocated.
- Oversee the development of the master project schedule and manage its implementation.
- Provide oversight for budget and financial management for all projects.
- Support and drive utilization of initiatives and technologies.
- Drive enforcement of safety protocols by the project staff.
- You will oversee the group, as well as the internal and external teams supporting the data center, working collaboratively to mentor, guide, and help develop junior team members.
Project Setup Phase
- Lead new project setup activities, ensuring alignment with client requirements and project objectives.
- Review, interpret, and support execution of client contracts and project execution frameworks.
- Establish project governance structure, reporting protocols, and delivery strategy.
Feasibility / Site Selection Phase
- Manage client communications during early-stage feasibility efforts.
- Oversee production and coordination of feasibility studies, test fits, and due diligence reports.
- Support site selection analysis including technical, logistical, and programmatic considerations.
Due Diligence / Master Planning Phase
- Maintain direct client engagement throughout due diligence and master planning activities.
- Coordinate procurement and management of key consultants (environmental, acoustical, geotechnical, hazardous materials, etc.).
- Develop initial project budgets and high-level delivery schedules.
- Lead utility provider and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) engagement strategy.
- Manage zoning, entitlement, and regulatory approval processes.
A/E Procurement Phase
- Develop and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for architectural and engineering services.
- Lead evaluation of proposals and support selection and award recommendations.
- Negotiate and finalize professional services contracts.
- Maintain ongoing client communication throughout procurement process.
Design Management Phase
- Oversee coordination and performance of architectural and engineering design teams.
- Manage and track design schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
- Lead structured design reviews to ensure alignment with scope, budget, and client standards.
- Coordinate utility providers and AHJs during design development.
- Serve as primary client interface for design progress and issue resolution.
GC Procurement Phase
- Develop and issue RFPs for general contractors and major trade partners.
- Lead evaluation, leveling, and recommendation of contractor proposals.
- Negotiate and finalize construction contracts and scopes of work.
- Maintain client communication and alignment during procurement phase.
Construction Management Phase
- Provide oversight of general contractor performance and site execution.
- Manage coordination between design teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Lead QA/QC review processes to ensure compliance with project standards.
- Oversee schedule, budget, and change management processes.
- Support commissioning activities and turnover strategy.
- Maintain consistent client communication through construction lifecycle.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in construction or program management, with a focus on mission-critical/data center projects.
- Experience delivering large capital projects ($100M+), ideally in hyperscale or colocation environments.
- Strong understanding of full project lifecycle delivery (feasibility through commissioning).
- Experience in an owner’s rep, developer, PX, or PMO role.
- Knowledge of MEP systems, commissioning, and critical infrastructure.
- Experience managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and multiple stakeholders.
- Familiarity with permitting, entitlements, and AHJ coordination.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- PMP/CCM/LEED certification a plus.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Data Center Construction
Verify your role meets specialty occupation standards
Data center construction covers a wide range of titles. USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific role requires a degree in a directly related field, so confirm your job duties and title align with O*NET before applying.
Target hyperscale and colocation general contractors
Large-scale buildout contractors and owner-operators running multi-site programs file H-1Bs most consistently. Search Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified LCA filing history for construction and engineering occupations.
Get your credentials evaluated before the LCA stage
If your degree is from outside the U.S., have a NACES-member credential evaluator confirm it's equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree before your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL.
Understand prevailing wage tiers for your specific SOC code
Data center construction roles can fall under multiple SOC codes with different wage levels. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your exact occupation code and work location before negotiating your offer.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled before accepting an offer
STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify enrollment, and many construction employers aren't enrolled by default. Ask about E-Verify status during the offer stage, not after you've already accepted.
File premium processing if your project start date is fixed
Data center construction projects run on rigid schedules. If your role has a hard mobilization date, ask your employer to file premium processing with USCIS to get a decision within 15 business days and avoid project delays.
H-1B Visa Data Center Construction: Frequently Asked Questions
Do data center construction jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the specific role determines eligibility. USCIS requires that the position normally demands a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related specialty. Project engineers, MEP engineers, commissioning managers, and technical program managers typically qualify. General site labor, trades supervision without a degree requirement, and broad construction management roles may face more scrutiny.
Which employers in data center construction sponsor H-1B visas?
Hyperscale owner-operators, large-scale general contractors, and MEP engineering firms with active multi-site buildout programs tend to have the most consistent H-1B filing histories. Use Migrate Mate to search by employer and occupation code, filtering for companies with verified LCA filings in construction and engineering roles.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new data center construction employer mid-project?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current status is valid and you've been in H-1B status for at least 180 days. Confirm the new employer has filed before your last day at the current company.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect data center construction offers?
Your employer must certify through an LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation code and work location. Data center construction roles span several SOC codes with different wage levels. The OFLC Wage Search lets you verify the applicable wage tier for your specific title before you negotiate your offer letter.
Does traveling to multiple job sites affect my H-1B status in construction?
Multi-site work is permitted but requires careful LCA management. Your employer must file a separate LCA or an amended I-129 for each metropolitan statistical area where you'll work for more than 90 continuous days. Short-term placement under the H-1B short-term placement rule covers up to 30 days at unlisted locations in a year without a new LCA.