Mission Critical Project Manager

Job Title: Mission Critical Project Manager Location: Montgomery, Alabama; Conesville, OH; Monroe, LA; Cedar Rapids, IA Let s create our future together at The AES Group! About The AES Group The AES Group is a premier technology staffing and services company that has been bringing businesses and talent together for over 20 years to deliver innovative technology solutions that create meaningful impact. AES helps enterprises, including Fortune 500 organizations, engage customers, empower employees, and transform operations through cloud, data, AI, and emerging technologies. The Mission Critical 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. 100% travel strongly preferred but open to 75% travel. Can live anywhere in the US. All travel expenses are paid. MUST HAVE 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE ON MISSION CRITICAL DATA CENTERS FOR LARGE HYPERSCALE PROJECTS. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Coordination: Lead kickoff meetings, define schedules, 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. Manpower 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, PowerPoint, 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 Education Requirement Bachelor’s Degree Requirement: Yes Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us on our journey! #J-18808-Ljbffr