Data Center Project Manager

Data Center Project Manager Black & Veatch is seeking a Project Management Consultant (PMC) Project Manager to support Owner's Representative Project Management for complex energy and mission-critical infrastructure programs. This role is home office–anchored, providing project management, integration, and controls leadership across a portfolio of projects, with targeted on-site engagement during key execution phases. The position supports multi infrastructure solutions including, but not limited to data centers, industrial/manufacturing, substations, BESS, water treatment/water supply, and onsite generation programs, requiring cross-sector expertise in large-scale infrastructure delivery. The PMC Project Manager serves as a trusted advisor to the client, ensuring alignment, integration, and execution assurance across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover—without performing EPC or construction directly. Key Responsibilities: Home Office Project Leadership & Integration Lead project-level coordination, governance, and decision support from the home office Serve as a strategic advisor to the client and shareholders on execution approach, risk, and performance Drive alignment across multi-project portfolios, stakeholders, and delivery partners Project & Program Oversight Oversee scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and safety across concurrent projects Coordinate complex interfaces across power generation, electrical infrastructure, and mission-critical facilities Support integrated delivery across EPCs, OEMs, and contractors Program Controls & Reporting Partner with home office and client teams to maintain: Integrated Master Schedules Cost forecasts, commitments, and change management logs Risk registers and mitigation strategies Deliver consistent, executive-level reporting and insights Commercial & Risk Management Support change management, claims avoidance, and commercial alignment Identify and mitigate program risks across both data center and generation scopes Commissioning & Closeout Coordinate integrated commissioning and turnover strategies Support transition to operations, documentation closeout, and lessons learned Staffing Model / Work Environment: Primarily based in the Black & Veatch home office, supporting multi-project programs Augmented by targeted on-site visits during critical execution phases Works in close coordination with site management, controls, and discipline SMEs Role evolves across project lifecycle (development → execution → commissioning) Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline OR 15+ years of equivalent field experience in complex infrastructure project execution Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in large-scale infrastructure or energy projects Demonstrated experience in Owner's Representative, PMC, or client-side program roles Minimum Qualifications: Mega-project execution in large energy infrastructure Mission-critical or data center delivery Program-level coordination across multiple contractors, EPCs, and stakeholders Home office project management and controls leadership (schedule, cost, risk) Construction oversight, commissioning, and turnover support Key Capabilities: Ability to lead from the home office while maintaining strong field integration Strong program controls acumen and executive communication skills Proven ability to manage complexity across mixed asset classes Competencies: Builds networks Develops talent Customer focus Directs work Drives vision and purpose Financial acumen Manages complexity Manages conflict Tech savvy Values differences Business insight Salary Plan PMT: Project Management Job Grade 017 Black & Veatch