Project Manager - Data Centers

Project Manager – Data Center DevelopmentThe Project Manager – Data Center Development is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering complex, multi-site data center development programs from early due diligence through design, permitting, and construction support. This role serves as the primary integrator across technical disciplines, internal teams, consultants, utilities, and client stakeholders to ensure data center projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality and performance standards.The ideal candidate brings experience managing large infrastructure or mission-critical development programs and is comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-visibility environments with sophisticated clients.Program & Project DeliveryLead multiple concurrent data center development projects or workstreams within a larger program, coordinating site/civil, environmental, utility, energy, and permitting effortsDevelop and manage program execution plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and reporting frameworksOversee consultants and subconsultants to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, quality, and contract requirementsCoordinate complex permitting and entitlement strategies across local, state, and federal jurisdictionsSupport transition from development into design and construction phases, ensuring continuity and risk mitigationClient & Stakeholder ManagementServe as a key client-facing representative, supporting strong, trust-based relationships with data center developers, owners, and end usersFacilitate communication among internal teams, external consultants, utilities, municipalities, and regulatory agenciesPrepare and deliver program updates, executive briefings, and issue-resolution strategiesTechnical & Strategic LeadershipIntegrate multidisciplinary technical inputs (site selection, site/civil, environmental, utilities, power, and energy systems) into a cohesive development strategyIdentify development risks related to schedule, permitting, utilities, environmental constraints, and constructability, and implement mitigation strategiesContribute to the development of standardized best practices, templates, and lessons learned for data center program deliveryFinancial & Commercial ManagementAssist with scope definition, fee development, contract negotiations, and change managementMonitor program financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, and earned value metricsSupport proposal development, pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives related to data center developmentTeam Leadership & CollaborationCoordinate and mentor project managers and technical staff assigned to data center programsFoster collaboration across service lines and geographies to support integrated delivery modelsSupport resource planning and workload balancing across active programs* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodationQualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or a related field8–15 years of experience in program or project management for large-scale infrastructure, industrial, or mission-critical developmentsDemonstrated experience with data center development, power/utility-intensive projects, or complex industrial sitesStrong understanding of permitting, entitlements, and utility coordinationProven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing prioritiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience with hyperscale or enterprise data center clientsFamiliarity with on-site power generation, transmission, water/reuse infrastructure, or energy systemsProfessional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar credentialExperience working in multi-state or fast-track development environmentsKey CompetenciesProgram leadership and executionRisk management and problem solvingClient relationship managementFinancial and schedule controlCross-disciplinary collaborationStrategic thinking with attention to detail