Sr. Data Center Project Manager

Location: Overland Park, KS (Preferred) or Plano, TX Travel: Regular travel to client sites as needed Are you an experienced Data Center Construction Leader ready to lead some of the most complex mission-critical infrastructure projects in the industry? Join a team delivering multi-megawatt hyperscale, enterprise, and colocation data center campuses with an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and execution excellence. About the Role As a Senior Data Center Project Manager, you will oversee multiple concurrent data center projects and large-scale programs ranging from 1 MW to 20+ MW. You will manage the complete project lifecycle from planning and construction through commissioning and turnover while serving as the executive-level liaison between clients, stakeholders, contractors, and technical teams. Key Responsibilities Lead program strategy, governance, budget, schedule, and scope alignment. Build, mentor, and develop project management teams. Partner closely with Superintendents to ensure successful execution and project turnover. Provide executive reporting on cost, schedule, risk, quality, commissioning progress, and operational readiness. Oversee GMP development, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and contingency planning. Drive value engineering initiatives while maintaining reliability and performance. Commissioning & Technical Execution Direct commissioning strategy, including L1-L5 testing and acceptance. Lead Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and operational readiness programs. Ensure compliance with TIA-942, Uptime Institute Tier standards, and ASHRAE thermal guidelines. Verify BMS and EPMS integration and functionality. Procurement & Logistics Coordinate procurement of critical long-lead equipment, including: Switchgear UPS Systems Generators Cooling Infrastructure Manage logistics planning and phased energization activities. Safety & Operational Readiness Champion a world-class safety culture. Review MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, lockout/tagout procedures , and live cutover plans. Drive operational readiness through commissioning and final turnover. Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary executive contact for clients. Manage relationships with engineering firms, commissioning agents, utilities, AHJs, and contractors. Coordinate permits, inspections, and energization approvals. Required Qualifications 15+ years of Construction Management experience managing General Contractors 8+ years of mission-critical/data center project delivery experience. Strong expertise in MEP systems, commissioning, critical infrastructure, and redundancy topologies Proven success delivering large-scale, multi-MW projects on budget and schedule Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, and cost-control systems Exceptional leadership, client management, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications PMP, CCM, or similar professional certification Experience with Uptime Institute Tier methodology and ANSI/TIA-942 standards Background in modular data centers, phased construction, and live-environment upgrades Commissioning and operational readiness training #J-18808-Ljbffr NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company