Mission Critical Project Manager

Mission Critical Project Manager

The Mission Critical Data Center Project Manager is responsible for managing the appropriate resources required to meet client expectations to deliver a fully functional project on budget and on time.

This is a full time/direct hire role where the candidate can live anywhere in the country. We have openings in multiple cities, Montgomery Alabama, Conesville OH, Monroe LA, Cedar Rapids IA. You can live anywhere in the US, all travel expenses are paid with per diem.

The salary range is $115,000 - $135,000 + Car Allowance + Phone Allowance + Bonus Pooling. 100% travel strongly preferred but open to 75% travel.

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• 100% travel required – can live anywhere in the US
• This is a high-level field leadership role so expertise within low voltage cabling and hyperscale data centers is required.
• Preferred experience with Meta or Microsoft
• YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE during the construction phase AND post construction is a bonus.
• Managing teams of 50-100 trades people during the build out of the data center

Must have 3 years experience on Mission Critical Data Centers for large hyperscale projects. Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Coordination – Lead project kickoff meetings, define schedules, and conduct site walk-throughs with stakeholders.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication – Maintain regular updates with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure project alignment.
• Budget Management – Assume responsibility for the multi-million-dollar project budget including shift, labor hours, materials and equipment costs.
• Materials Management & Ordering – Ensure all equipment and materials are ordered, received, and staged prior to the start of the project. Coordinate ordering through the procurement team
• Client Planning & Team Management – Oversee workforce scheduling, hiring, and performance management of installation technicians, ensuring optimal staffing levels and coordination for project execution.
• Change Management & Documentation – Track milestones, manage change orders, and maintain project documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Closeout & Training – Deliver final project closeout, conduct client training, and facilitate post-project reviews for continuous improvement.

Main Duties / Required:

• 5 years' experience in a construction leadership role (including training) OR labor-management experience, including organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.
• 3 years' experience on Mission Critical Data Centers for large hyperscale projects
• Knowledge of construction technology, electronics integration, scheduling, equipment and methods preferred.
• Can be a combination of training, education and relevant work experience that is equivalent.
• Microsoft skills required (proficient with Excel, Word, Power point, etc.)
• Valid Driver's License

Nice to have Skills:

• Four-year college degree (not required)
• RCDD BICSI certification (not required)
• DCDC BICSI certification (not required)
• PMP certification (not required)

Key Skills / Words: (at least 6)

• Project Manager
• Data Center
• Hyperscale
• Cost forecasting
• Labor Management
• IT Infrastructure
• Cabling/Fiber

Bachelor's Degree Requirement: Yes