Sr. Project Manager- Data Center

Location: Overland Park, KS or Richardson TX Regular client-site travel No C2C candidates, only W2 candidates Lead multiple concurrent or program-scale data center projects (1-20+ MW) from concept through commissioning and turnover. Serve as the executive interface to the client, steering strategy, risk, commercial outcomes, and cross-project standardization. Key Responsibilities Set program strategy and project governance; align scope, budget, schedule, and Tier resiliency goals across stakeholders. Build and mentor PM teams; coordinate tightly with Superintendents for constructability, sequencing, and turnover milestones. Provide executive reporting on KPI dashboards: cost, schedule, risk, quality, punch/defect burn-down, commissioning progress, and readiness for IT load. Oversee cost planning, GMP development, cashflow, buyout strategy, and contingency management. Drive value engineering without compromising availability. Manage enterprise-level cost controls and commercial outcomes across multiple projects. Commissioning & Technical Execution Direct commissioning strategy including test scripts, sequence of operations, load bank plans, and IST readiness. Lead L1-L5 execution and acceptance. Ensure design and field work conform to TIA-942 resiliency ratings, Uptime Tier intent, and ASHRAE TC 9.9 thermal guidelines. Verify BMS/EPMS integration and alarming. Procurement & Logistics Orchestrate long-lead procurement across OEMs (switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers, cooling distribution). Coordinate logistics for phased energization and critical equipment delivery. Safety & Operational Readiness Sponsor safety culture across all project teams. Review MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs for hot work, lockout/tagout, and live cutovers in active facilities. Drive readiness planning through commissioning and turnover. Stakeholder & Partner Management Manage external partners including CxA, AE, commissioning agents, utilities, and AHJ stakeholders. Coordinate permits, inspections, and energization approvals. Serve as the primary executive-level client interface throughout project delivery. Qualifications Required 15+ years in construction management with 8+ years in mission-critical/data center projects. Expert-level knowledge of MEP systems, commissioning sequences, redundancy topologies, and critical path scheduling. Proven success delivering accelerated multi-MW projects or programs to budget and schedule. Mastery of P6/MS Project, Procore, and enterprise cost control. High-impact leadership with polished client-facing communication. Preferred Familiar with Uptime Institute Tier methodology, ANSI/TIA-942 ratings, and ASHRAE TC 9.9 thermal guidance. Experience with multi-site rollouts, modular builds, and phased/live environment upgrades. Professional credential (PMP, CCM) and commissioning training. What you didn’t know about us: Health, Dental and Vision Benefits 100% company-paid travel, temporary housing (Airbnb or equivalent), company credit card for approved expenses, and flights home every other weekend for non-local candidates on long-term assignments. We are Collaborators You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support. We give 24/7 Support We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page! Kelly Telecom is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information click Equal Employment Opportunity is the law. You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company