Full-Time

Project Executive

Updated on 8/23/2026

Divcon

Divcon

51-200 employees

Facility management automation for data centers

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Irving, TX, USA

Hybrid

Travel by plane or vehicle is required at least 50% of the time, with potentially higher travel based on business needs.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
HVAC
Forecasting
Risk Management

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Requirements
  • At least 10 years of progressive experience in building automation, electrical construction, or mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing project environments.
  • At least 5 years in a senior project management or executive-level role overseeing multi-site or large-scale projects.
  • Experience delivering mission-critical data center projects, including Tier III or Tier IV, hyperscale, or colocation projects.
  • Proven ability to manage complex project portfolios exceeding $20 million annually.
  • Strong understanding of building automation systems, building management systems, electrical power monitoring systems, supervisory control and data acquisition, and related control systems.
  • Expertise in construction contracts, change order workflows, and subcontractor management.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency in project management tools such as Procore and Microsoft Project.
  • OSHA 30 certification obtained within the past two years, or successful completion of employer-provided OSHA 30 training within the first week of employment.
  • Ability to travel by plane or vehicle at least 50% of the time, with potential for higher travel based on business needs.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout job sites for extended periods.
  • Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and lifts as required.
  • Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and work in tight or confined spaces.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity to handle tools, wiring, and small components.
  • Ability to work at heights and in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.
  • Visual acuity to read schematics, labels, and digital displays.
  • Ability to hear and respond to alarms, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the full lifecycle delivery of multiple concurrent building automation systems, electrical power monitoring systems, and controls projects.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, safely, and in compliance with company standards and contract requirements.
  • Lead major project meetings, including kickoff sessions, owner-architect-contractor meetings, and executive-level reporting.
  • Drive proactive management of cost, schedule, risk, and procurement.
  • Ensure adherence to all applicable codes and technical standards.
  • Serve as the senior point of contact for hyperscaler, colocation, and general contractor partners.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with client leadership.
  • Communicate risks, changes, and project strategies clearly and professionally.
  • Lead high-level negotiations related to scope, change orders, and contractual matters.
  • Directly supervise Project Managers, Project Engineers, and field leadership roles.
  • Provide coaching, feedback, and development to build a high-performing project delivery team.
  • Support recruiting and succession planning for future leadership needs.
  • Maintain complete ownership of profit-and-loss performance across assigned projects.
  • Oversee forecasting, revenue recognition, billing accuracy, and cash flow.
  • Identify cost risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Partner with estimating and business development for new pursuits and budgeting activities.
  • Manage changes and costs within project contract requirements to capture shifts in scope, cost, or schedule and protect bottom-line performance.
  • Provide guidance on building automation systems, electrical power monitoring systems, supervisory control and data acquisition, and mission-critical control system requirements.
  • Review design packages, submittals, requests for information, and commissioning plans for technical completeness.
  • Ensure systems are delivered fully functional, documented, and ready for turnover.
  • Support integration of advanced control features, including demand response and grid-edge functionality.
  • Champion a safety-first culture across all project sites.
  • Ensure adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, site-specific safety programs, and company safety policy.
  • Enforce quality standards across installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
  • Participate in audits, site walks, and lessons-learned reviews.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with liquid cooling infrastructure, coolant distribution units, or artificial-intelligence-driven data center technologies.
  • Knowledge of Texas energy regulations and demand response programs.
  • Project Management Professional certification or a relevant professional credential.
  • Professional Engineer license or an engineering background.
  • Experience working with hyperscaler clients.

Divcon Controls provides facility management automation and monitoring solutions for mission-critical facilities, focusing on data centers. It engineers, installs, and supports building automation and electrical power monitoring systems to keep data centers, cleanrooms, and manufacturing plants running. Its offerings include turnkey building management systems, advanced energy power monitoring, distributed energy resource management, Divcon Pulse cloud platform that unifies data from BMS and EPMS with metrics like PUE and chiller efficiency, and 24/7 proactive telemetry and maintenance. The company differentiates itself through deep data-center specialization and end-to-end engineering and support, along with Goldman Sachs Alternatives’ investment and leadership with decades of industry experience; its goal is to expand market share in mission-critical data centers, bring new products to market, and continuously improve uptime and energy performance for clients.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Farmers Branch, Texas

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Marc Shiffman joined as CEO in November 2025 after scaling SMS Assist.
  • Divcon expects 80%+ revenue growth in 2025, signaling strong customer demand.
  • June 2026 hiring added 200 employees, supporting rapid AI-driven data-center expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Vertiv and Schneider Electric now bundle controls, cooling, and services end-to-end.
  • Divcon’s June 2026 workforce jump to 500+ strains execution and quality control.
  • A single large data-center customer loss would hit revenue and backlog hard quickly.

What makes Divcon unique

  • Goldman Sachs backed Divcon in February 2024, funding faster product expansion.
  • Divcon manages 9 million square feet and 1 gigawatt commissioned since 2017.
  • Divcon specializes in BMS, EPMS, and liquid-cooling controls for AI data centers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

28%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

28%
Citybiz
Oct 14th, 2025
Divcon Controls Names Marc Shiffman CEO

Divcon Controls names Marc Shiffman CEO. Marc Shiffman Divcon Controls, a global systems integrator delivering facility management automation and monitoring solutions to the world's biggest mission-critical data center operators, announced today that Marc Shiffman has become its new Chief Executive Officer and has joined the company's Board of Directors. Mr. Shiffman joins Divcon with extensive experience in technology and services leadership, having successfully run multiple companies as an operationally adept executive in partnership with innovative founders. Most recently, Mr. Shiffman served as CEO of SMS Assist, where under his leadership the facilities management technology company grew revenue to nearly $1 billion. Before SMS Assist, Mr. Shiffman provided strategic, financial, and operating support to entrepreneurs leading early-stage startups as they scaled. "I am excited to join Divcon at this point of rapid growth. The board has entrusted me to further shape the company's culture of innovation and product excellence at a moment of huge opportunity in the market," Shiffman said. "I am glad that Divcon and I will have access to co-founders John Palacios and Ben Crowell and the expertise they have accumulated through the years." The mission-critical data center market has experienced significant growth in recent years, as customer needs have dramatically increased the demand for more compute-intensive facilities. Divcon expects to increase revenue 80%+ YoY in 2025. "Marc's successful track record of pairing innovation and operational excellence is a perfect fit to ensure Divcon remains focused on delivering exceptional value for our customers as we accelerate our business," said John Palacios, co-founder and Chief Technology and Operating Officer at Divcon. "I am confident that Marc is the right person to lead the company through this next phase and help us solidify our position as a leader in the Critical Systems industry." Kevin Timmons, previously CEO, will continue as a senior advisor to the company. About Divcon Controls Headquartered in Dallas, TX, Divcon Controls provides building management and electrical power monitoring systems to mission-critical facilities, enabling the customer to control, automate, and monitor energy and power functions. With over 9 million square feet of white space under management and more than 1 gigawatt commissioned since 2017, Divcon is one of the largest independent control systems contractors globally specializing in colocation data centers and mission-critical facilities. Divcon's mission is to provide its customers with cost-effective solutions to meet their exact building automation needs. Divcon, which is backed by Sustainable Investing at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, strives to accomplish this through technology, innovation, and client-focused personal service. Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is one of the leading investors in alternatives globally, with over $500 billion in assets and more than 30 years of experience. The business invests in the full spectrum of alternatives including private equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, sustainability, and hedge funds. Clients access these solutions through direct strategies, customized partnerships, and open-architecture programs. The business is driven by a focus on partnership and shared success with its clients, seeking to deliver long-term investment performance drawing on its global network and deep expertise across industries and markets. Sustainable Investing at Goldman Sachs Alternatives seeks to invest in thematic climate transition and inclusive growth opportunities by backing companies that have an impact in these two areas. The leadership and broader team bring decades of combined experience, broad investment knowledge across the sustainability landscape and a proprietary corporate network of sustainability leaders from global corporations - all supported by the broader resources of Goldman Sachs. The alternative investments platform is part of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, which delivers investment and advisory services across public and private markets for the world's leading institutions, financial advisors and individuals. Goldman Sachs has approximately $3.3 trillion in assets under supervision globally as of June 30, 2025. Follow us on LinkedIn.

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DALLAS - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Divcon, a leader in building management systems (BMS) and electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) for mission-critical facilities, has launched Divcon Pulse - a web-based platform designed to enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in data centers.

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