Data Center Utilities Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Mainframe Solutions is placing a Project Manager for an active civil contractor executing sitework and underground utility scopes on large-scale data center projects across the Austin market. This role carries full project ownership from preconstruction through closeout, operating in one of the most active data center construction corridors in the country.

We are looking for a PM who understands the pace and precision that mission-critical construction demands, has managed sitework and utility packages on complex projects, and can lead internal teams and external stakeholders without losing momentum.

Project scope

Data center sitework

Underground utilities

Site grading & earthwork

Storm & sanitary systems

Wet utilities

Site infrastructure

Key responsibilities

• Manage data center sitework and underground utility projects from preconstruction through final closeout
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and forecasts with full accountability for financial performance
• Coordinate with owners, GCs, engineers, and design teams on mission-critical project requirements and sequencing
• Lead subcontractor procurement, scope management, and performance oversight across all site utility packages
• Drive RFI, submittal, and change order processes with accuracy and speed appropriate for data center schedules
• Conduct regular site visits, monitor field progress, and align field execution with project milestones
• Identify schedule and budget risks early and implement corrective action before they impact project delivery
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and project-specific permitting and regulatory requirements

What we are looking for

• 5 or more years of project management experience in civil construction with a focus on sitework or underground utilities
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale or mission-critical construction projects from start to finish
• Strong working knowledge of site grading, wet utilities, storm and sanitary systems, and site infrastructure
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling software such as Procore, P6, or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports independently
• Strong leadership, communication, and subcontractor management skills in fast-paced environments

Preferred experience

• Direct experience on data center, hyperscale, or mission-critical construction projects
• Familiarity with Austin market permitting requirements and local utility coordination
• Experience managing multiple concurrent subcontract scopes on large civil packages
• Background in preconstruction estimating or bid management for civil sitework

Why this opportunity

Austin is one of the fastest-growing data center markets in the United States and this contractor is positioned at the center of it. This role offers direct ownership of high-profile mission-critical sitework packages, exposure to some of the largest projects in the region, and a compensation structure that reflects the complexity and pace of the work. Mainframe Solutions places people in roles that move their careers forward.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable laws. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of the offer.