Project Manager with Data Center Experience

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in data center construction to lead mission-critical projects. This role owns the project from preconstruction through commissioning — managing schedule, budget, subcontractors, owner relationships, and closeout. You will work alongside our in-house superintendents and trade crews and interface directly with owners, engineers, and commissioning teams. This is a high-accountability role for someone who has done it before and knows how to deliver in a demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Own full project lifecycle from preconstruction through final commissioning and closeout on data center and mission-critical construction projects
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and cost controls; maintain accurate forecasting and report variances to ownership
• Lead weekly OAC meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and commissioning planning sessions
• Coordinate with MEP engineers, commissioning agents, and equipment vendors on critical systems including power distribution, cooling (CRAC/CRAH), UPS, generators, and structured cabling
• Drive the RFI, submittal, and change order process with discipline and speed — no lag on the critical path
• Manage and enforce quality control standards across all trades; ensure work meets data center Tier specifications and owner requirements
• Maintain strict safety compliance on-site; enforce OSHA standards and site-specific safety plans
• Coordinate with AHJ, utility providers, and commissioning authorities on inspections, energization, and occupancy milestones
• Manage subcontractor performance, including scope adherence, schedule compliance, and pay application review
• Build and maintain strong owner and client relationships; be the face of Apex on every project

Required Qualifications
| Data center construction experience is a hard requirement. Do not apply if you have not directly managed data center or mission-critical construction projects as a PM or Sr. PM.

• Minimum 5 years of construction Project Management experience, with at least 3 years specifically on data center or mission-critical projects
• Demonstrated experience managing MEP-intensive scopes including electrical distribution, standby power, precision cooling, and low-voltage systems
• Proficiency with project management software — Procore required; P6 or MS Project preferred
• Strong working knowledge of data center Tier classification standards (Uptime Institute or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of commissioning processes (Cx, IST, and integrated systems testing)
• Proven ability to manage project budgets of $5M and above
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors simultaneously in a fast-paced, phased environment
• Strong contract knowledge — AIA, ConsensusDocs, or equivalent; ability to manage change orders and protect the company's position
• OSHA 30-Hour certification required; current OSHA 30 preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent field experience considered

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center clients (Equinix, Digital Realty, CyrusOne, QTS, or similar)
• Familiarity with BICSI, ASHRAE, and TIA-942 standards
• PMP certification or DBIA accreditation
• Active relationships with MEP subs and commissioning agents in the Austin/Central Texas market
• Experience with critical infrastructure in live, occupied facilities (raised floor environments, hot aisle/cold aisle containment)

Benefits/Perks

• Insurance/Dental/Vision
• Competitive Pay
• Career Advancement