Principal

Exponent

Location
USA
Type
Full-time
Compensation
$230,000 – $320,000 per year
Posted
Jun 24, 2026

Last seen in the source feed: Oct 10, 2026.

Source listings can change. Check the employer's page for current availability and application requirements.

Job description

  • Lead and contribute to complex data center projects and programs, advising clients on portfolio management, reliability, risk identification, and performance optimization across planning, design, construction, and operations.
  • Grow the construction consulting business by developing and managing new client relationships, generating significant revenue, and building a profitable team.
  • Serve as main liaison between clients and Exponent, overseeing team performance and quality of services.

The difference you'll make

This role helps clients build safer, more reliable data centers and critical infrastructure, contributing to a safer, healthier, more sustainable world by mitigating risks and optimizing performance.

What makes you a great fit

  • M.B.A., M.S./M.S.E. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or Business Administration.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in construction management and project advisory.
  • Significant experience in construction advisory including portfolio, program, and project management, project controls, risk management, and data analytics.
  • Proven business development and client management track record.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary. Base salary range: USD $230,000 - $320,000 per year. Additional benefits include mentoring, sponsorship, culture of learning, and flexible work-life balance.

About Exponent

Exponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm that solves clients' most unique and urgent challenges, engaging multidisciplinary teams to create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world.

Share

Tweet Share WhatsApp Email Facebook

Cover letter and interview prep

Draft a cover letter for this role or practise the questions you are likely to be asked.

Open application tools

Want more roles like this?

Describe what you want and get your strongest matching jobs by email.

Find matching jobs

Related searches

Principal

Exponent

Apply on company site