Project Executive

Job description

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 10 years of experience in project management, business development, or engineering roles related to infrastructure. Experience developing and presenting business cases to executive leadership for executive approvals. Experience in the construction to operations handover process, including managing third-party commissioning.

Experience in project/program management with a focus on projects and distributed teams. Experience with technology product life-cycle or localization.

Preferred qualifications

Master's degree in a relevant engineering or business discipline. Professional Engineer (PE) license. Experience navigating the regional utilities process for new electrical service and infrastructure growth. Experience working in a global, matrixed organization with various stakeholder groups. Knowledge of grid infrastructure (transmission and distribution) and CPUC regulations. Familiarity with Google's operational standards and project delivery methodologies.

About the job This role is central to providing expert Technical Design, Engineering and Construction oversight for highly sophisticated and critical technical facilities such as data centers and heavy labs. As a subject matter expert, you are tasked with managing the entire project technical lifecycle, providing technical guidance, challenging assumptions, and proposing innovative solutions. A core function involves creating business cases that clearly articulate the scope, risks, and technical implications necessary to secure executive alignment.

This work involves extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Technical Engineering, Finance, Controls, Security, and Technical and Workplace Services. The role ensures continuous leadership support from conception through completion, complementing project partners as well as guaranteeing a seamless handover to the operations team upon completion.