Mission Critical Project Manager

Mission Critical Project Manager

The Mission Critical Project Manager is responsible for managing the appropriate resources required to meet client expectations to deliver a fully functional project on budget and on time.

Candidate can live anywhere in the country. 100% travel strongly preferred but open to 75% travel – can live anywhere in the US, all travel expenses are paid.

MUST HAVE 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE ON MISSION CRITICAL DATA CENTERS FOR LARGE HYPERSCALE PROJECTS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Coordination – Lead project kickoff meetings, define schedules, and conduct site walk-throughs with stakeholders.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication – Maintain regular updates with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure project alignment.
• Budget Management – Assume responsibility for the multi-million-dollar project budget including shift, labor hours, materials and equipment costs.
• Materials Management & Ordering – Ensure all equipment and materials are ordered, received, and staged prior to the start of the project. Coordinate ordering through the procurement team
• Manpower Planning & Team Management – Oversee workforce scheduling, hiring, and performance management of installation technicians, ensuring optimal staffing levels and coordination for project execution.
• Change Management & Documentation – Track milestones, manage change orders, and maintain project documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Closeout & Training – Deliver final project closeout, conduct client training, and facilitate post-project reviews for continuous improvement.

Main Duties / Required:

• 5 years’ experience in a construction leadership role (including training) OR labor-management experience, including organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.
• 3 years’ experience on Mission Critical Data Centers for large hyperscale projects
• Knowledge of construction technology, electronics integration, scheduling, equipment and methods preferred.
• Can be a combination of training, education and relevant work experience that is equivalent.
• Microsoft skills required (proficient with Excel, Word, Power point, etc.)
• Valid Driver’s License

Nice to have Skills:

• Four-year college degree (not required)
• RCDD BICSI certification (not required)
• DCDC BICSI certification (not required)
• PMP certification (not required)

Key Skills / Words: (at least 6)

• Project Manager
• Data Center
• Hyperscale
• Cost forecasting
• Labor Management
• IT Infrastructure
• Cabling/Fiber

Bachelor’s Degree Requirement: Yes