Construction Project Manager - Data Center

Job Description

Job Description

On-Site Construction Manager—6+ Month Contract | Competitive Pay & Benefits | Ashburn, VA
Are you passionate about managing complex technical projects and delivering results in a fast-paced environment? Join a team of forward-thinking industry experts and help lead large-scale engineering and system integration initiatives for clients across diverse sectors, including Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage.

As our On-Site Construction Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing project installations, ensuring technical success, and maintaining clear communication between clients, contractors, and internal teams. This is a hands-on, local role in the Ashburn area, requiring on-site presence to keep projects on track and exceed client expectations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage the scope and schedule of low voltage subcontractor installations for Data Center projects.
• Deliver installation phases of projects on time and within budget, in alignment with lead project manager requirements.
• Facilitate communication between clients, subcontractors, and the internal project team.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop labor resource plans and quality control strategies supporting schedule and budget goals.
• Maintain firm control of scope, compliance, and contract requirements; proactively communicate changes, obtain necessary Change Orders, and identify additional scope opportunities.
• Develop, manage, and report on project cost budgets, including forecasting, value tracking, and anticipating contingency needs to prevent overruns.
• Drive project tasks and milestones to completion, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and project progress is communicated clearly to all stakeholders.
• Identify potential project risks in advance and mobilize resources to mitigate them.
• Champion core values, client success, and team development throughout the project lifecycle.

Your Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in project and/or construction management environments.
• Strong proficiency in project/construction management principles, methods, and tools.
• Experience in industrial controls (for data centers, building management, consumer products, automotive, food & beverage, process, or energy management).
• Familiarity with building construction and subcontractor management.
• Collaborative team player with a commitment to supporting colleagues and clients.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Expertise in Low Voltage installation (conduit, cable, etc.).
• Experience with MS Project or similar project management software.
• Background in control systems, HMI, plant data historian, and industrial projects.
• Experience implementing MES/MOM solutions.

This is a 6+ month contract role with competitive pay and benefits. Candidates must be local to Ashburn, VA, and able to work on-site.

Ready to help shape the future of innovative construction and project management? Apply today!

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Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

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