Senior Project Manager - Data Center

Data Center Construction Project Manager

Lead and deliver large-scale data center construction and commissioning projects from planning through closeout. Responsible for schedule, budget, quality, safety and stakeholder management for mission-critical and hyperscale environments. Coordinate mechanical, electrical and plumbing scopes, control costs and risks, and align commercial and financial objectives while ensuring uptime and compliance with technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of data center projects including pre-construction, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout for mission-critical and hyperscale facilities.
• Develop, maintain and drive project schedules and budgets; implement cost control measures and report financial status to stakeholders.
• Coordinate multi-trade construction activities, including mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, piping and electrical contractors, ensuring efficient trade coordination and labor management.
• Oversee construction management activities on-site, enforce safety, quality and compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Lead risk management efforts: identify, mitigate and track technical, schedule and commercial risks to protect project delivery and uptime objectives.
• Partner with estimating, commercial and accounting teams to manage contracts, change orders, invoicing, cash flow and other financial controls.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering and design teams to review MEP systems, HVAC strategies and mission-critical redundancy requirements.
• Drive commissioning and start-up activities to validate system performance, reliability and operational readiness.
• Mentor and lead project teams, subcontractor relationships and vendors, fostering high-performance and accountability.
• Communicate regularly with clients, owners, and internal stakeholders; produce status reports, executive summaries and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; mechanical engineering degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive construction and project management experience, with a minimum of 5 years focused on data center or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven experience with hyperscale data center projects, mechanical/HVAC systems, plumbing and piping integration.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with project finances, accounting processes, cost control and commercial contract management.
• Demonstrated expertise in trade coordination, labor management and construction management best practices.
• Experience with project controls tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, BIM/REVIT) and familiarity with commissioning processes for mission-critical systems.
• Certifications such as PMP, PE or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and stakeholder communication skills; ability to drive teams to meet schedule and quality targets.
• Proven capability in risk management, quality assurance and enforcing safety standards on construction sites.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work extended hours during critical phases of project delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary: $150k - $200k
• Lucrative Bonus
• Per Diem for Travel
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Car Allowance