Construction Project Manager - Data Center

Construction Project Manager – Data Center

Location(s): Virginia (VA), Pennsylvania (PA), or Texas (TX)

About Westbrook Project Solutions

Westbrook Project Solutions (WPS) connects top construction and engineering professionals with high-impact projects across the United States. Our clients include global technology companies, developers, and general contractors delivering mission-critical facilities such as data centers, life sciences, and healthcare campuses. We build proactive talent pipelines to ensure our clients are ready to mobilize with experienced professionals when opportunities arise.

Joining our evergreen pipeline means your skills are matched to upcoming project needs. You may not start immediately, but you will be prioritized when data center project openings align with your background and preferred location.

Role Snapshot

The Construction Project Manager – Data Center will lead all phases of large-scale, mission-critical data center construction projects, including site development, core and shell, and interior fit-out. You will manage scope, cost, schedule, and quality from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover. The role requires hands-on coordination with contractors, design consultants, and vendors, with a focus on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, reliability standards, and fast-track delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of data center construction projects, from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.
• Oversee civil, structural, architectural, and MEP scopes to ensure projects meet performance, quality, and reliability targets.
• Develop and track budgets (hard and soft costs), schedules, change orders, and forecasts.
• Lead procurement and vendor management, including general contractors and owner-furnished equipment suppliers.
• Coordinate constructability reviews, value engineering workshops, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with EHS policies, safety standards, AHJ requirements, and building codes.
• Maintain document control for RFIs, submittals, invoices, progress reports, and commissioning records.
• Drive project closeout: manage punch lists, as-builts, warranties, and financial reconciliation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on risk, cost management, and project delivery best practices.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience in construction, with at least 2 years focused on data center builds.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and commissioning processes in mission-critical environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Procore, MS Project, or Primavera a plus.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities in fast-paced settings.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or Architecture required; PMP certification preferred.
• Ability to work on-site as required by client and project needs.

EEO Statement

Westbrook Project Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where professionals of all backgrounds are valued. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from candidates of all abilities, and accommodations are available during the hiring process upon request.