Data Center Project Manager

Nesco Data Center is seeking a Data Center Project Manager in the Greater Austin TX area.

Data Center Project Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure projects from planning through execution. This is an ideal opportunity for a project manager who has built their career within the data center industry and understands the technical aspects of critical infrastructure while excelling at customer communication, project coordination, scheduling, and execution.

The ideal candidate has previous hands-on experience supporting data center deployments (such as rack and stack, structured cabling, hardware installations, or smart hands services) and has successfully transitioned into project management. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This position requires strong leadership, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead multiple data center infrastructure projects from kickoff through final customer acceptance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, and resource plans.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate internal technical teams, subcontractors, and third-party vendors.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings, status meetings, and customer reviews.
• Track project progress and proactively address schedule or resource constraints.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, contractual requirements, and customer expectations.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, change requests, and closeout documentation.

Customer Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships through clear communication, transparency, and responsiveness.
• Manage customer expectations regarding schedules, deliverables, and project changes.
• Provide regular project updates, executive summaries, and status reports.
• Coordinate customer approvals, maintenance windows, and project milestones.

Data Center Infrastructure Coordination

Manage projects involving:

• Rack and stack deployments
• Server, storage, and network hardware installations
• Structured cabling projects (fiber and copper)
• Data center expansions and consolidations
• Data center migrations and relocations
• Smart Hands services
• Hardware refresh initiatives
• Equipment decommissioning and asset disposition
• Network infrastructure deployments
• Cross-connect installations
• Cage and suite buildouts
• Raised floor and cabinet installations

Critical Facilities & Construction Coordination

Coordinate projects involving:

• Electrical fit-outs and infrastructure upgrades
• UPS systems
• Power distribution units (PDUs)
• Busway installations
• Generator integration
• Cooling infrastructure
• CRAH/CRAC systems
• CDU and liquid cooling implementations
• Commissioning activities
• Mechanical and electrical contractors
• Low-voltage contractors
• Security and access control systems
• Building management systems (Client)
• Fire detection and suppression systems

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Coordinate schedules between customers, vendors, field technicians, and subcontractors.
• Manage hardware manufacturers, logistics providers, and commissioning partners.
• Ensure vendor deliverables align with overall project schedules.
• Review statements of work, change orders, and project documentation.
• Escalate issues when necessary to maintain project momentum.

Resource & Schedule Management

• Build realistic project schedules using industry-standard project management methodologies.
• Coordinate labor requirements and technician assignments.
• Manage project dependencies and critical path activities.
• Track project budgets, labor utilization, and forecasting.
• Ensure resources are available to meet customer deadlines.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain complete project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to customer standards, safety procedures, and site requirements.
• Manage change control documentation.
• Coordinate site access, badging, and project logistics.
• Support commissioning documentation and turnover packages.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and operational policies.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience within the data center industry.
• Previous hands-on experience in data center operations, deployments, or infrastructure installations.
• Strong understanding of rack and stack methodologies and best practices.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to build and manage detailed project schedules.
• Experience leading customer-facing projects from planning through completion.
• Strong understanding of mission-critical environments and data center operations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com, Asana, or similar project management platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing projects involving:

• Enterprise data centers
• Colocation facilities
• Hyperscale environments
• Financial services data centers
• Healthcare infrastructure
• Government or secure facilities
• Commissioning projects
• Electrical and mechanical infrastructure upgrades
• Network infrastructure deployments
• Structured cabling installations
• Hardware lifecycle management
• Security and access control systems

Professional certifications such as PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), CDCP, CDCS, or other relevant project management or data center certifications are preferred but not required.

Core Competencies

• Project leadership
• Customer relationship management
• Risk management
• Schedule development
• Budget management
• Vendor management
• Executive communication
• Negotiation
• Problem solving
• Team leadership
• Decision making
• Critical thinking
• Organization and planning
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Conflict resolution

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work within active data center environments.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while onsite.

Travel

This position is primarily intended for candidates local to the supported market to minimize routine travel. Limited travel to customer locations may be required for project kickoffs, site assessments, implementation oversight, and future engagements. Candidates should be willing to travel occasionally as business needs dictate.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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