Data Center Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Data Center Project Manager

Position Details: 
•    Exempt Salary position based upon experience & skill level
•    Contract with possible contract extension or hire
•    Standard site hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm 
•    Location: Client site - Bowling Green, OH
•    Daily onsite presence required.  
•    Up to 15% travel depending on project needs.  
•    Supervision responsibilities included.  

Contract with possible contract extension or hire (fixed weekly salary broken down hourly for invoicing purposes only) - $62.50 -  $64.90
Direct Hire (must be open to between 15-50% travel throughout the U.S.): Up to 135K/YR

Requirements:

• 5 years of  telecom construction industry experience in a management or leadership role.
• Knowledge of low voltage/ fiber , cable management, and cable audits
• Cost  forecasting , and  budgeting .
• Prepare and lead  presentations and briefings
• Safety enforcement,  Quality Control and  change management
• Monitor vendor performance, approve invoices, and track project expenditures.
• Assist in leading 40-60+ resources (technicians, project admin, safety personnel, and construction manager)
• Prior experience managing large  data center or structured cabling construction projects highly preferred.
• Experience across multiple contract and delivery models ( GMP, design, build, fixed price , etc.).
• Proficiency -  MS Office , Primavera  P6 ,  SPI (Scheduling Performance Index),  CPI (Cost Performance Index),  Bluebeam, Procore , Textura
• Preferred Certifications:
• OSHA 30 (if they don’t have it will need to be obtained within 60 days of starting)
• BICSI RCDD
• BICSI RTPM
• PMI  PMP

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Execution 

Lead day-to-day construction management using established PMO standards and methodologies. 

Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules. 

Oversee all phases of project execution, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, and budget. 

Identify and manage change events, applying best practice change management processes. 

Safety, Quality & Compliance 

Enforce safety protocols, procedures, and site standards across all project activities. 

Ensure quality control through consistent documentation, tracking, and reporting. 

Maintain adherence to construction technology platforms, building codes, and industry standards. 

Financial & Contract Management 

Utilize construction accounting principles to support cost forecasting, budget analysis, and financial reporting. 

Manage contracting and delivery methods including lump sum, cost-plus, GMP, design build, and time & material. 

Monitor vendor performance, approve invoices, and track project expenditures. 

Stakeholder Communication 

Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and senior leadership. 

Communicate project status, risks, milestones, and priorities clearly and confidently. 

Prepare presentations and lead briefings for both small and large groups. 

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement 

Anticipate issues, mitigate risks, and drive timely resolution of conflicts. 

Apply data driven insights to influence decisions and optimize project performance. 

Promote a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement on site.