Data Center Project Manager

Data Center Project ManagerBlack & 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 & IntegrationLead project-level coordination, governance, and decision support from the home officeServe as a strategic advisor to the client and shareholders on execution approach, risk, and performanceDrive alignment across multi-project portfolios, stakeholders, and delivery partnersProject & Program OversightOversee scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and safety across concurrent projectsCoordinate complex interfaces across power generation, electrical infrastructure, and mission-critical facilitiesSupport integrated delivery across EPCs, OEMs, and contractorsProgram Controls & ReportingPartner with home office and client teams to maintain: Integrated Master SchedulesCost forecasts, commitments, and change management logsRisk registers and mitigation strategiesDeliver consistent, executive-level reporting and insightsCommercial & Risk ManagementSupport change management, claims avoidance, and commercial alignmentIdentify and mitigate program risks across both data center and generation scopesCommissioning & CloseoutCoordinate integrated commissioning and turnover strategiesSupport transition to operations, documentation closeout, and lessons learnedStaffing Model / Work Environment:Primarily based in the Black & Veatch home office, supporting multi-project programsAugmented by targeted on-site visits during critical execution phasesWorks in close coordination with site management, controls, and discipline SMEsRole 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 executionMinimum 12 years of progressive experience in large-scale infrastructure or energy projectsDemonstrated experience in Owner's Representative, PMC, or client-side program rolesMinimum Qualifications:Mega-project execution in large energy infrastructureMission-critical or data center deliveryProgram-level coordination across multiple contractors, EPCs, and stakeholdersHome office project management and controls leadership (schedule, cost, risk)Construction oversight, commissioning, and turnover supportKey Capabilities:Ability to lead from the home office while maintaining strong field integrationStrong program controls acumen and executive communication skillsProven ability to manage complexity across mixed asset classesCompetencies:Builds networksDevelops talentCustomer focusDirects workDrives vision and purposeFinancial acumenManages complexityManages conflictTech savvyValues differencesBusiness insightSalary Plan PMT: Project Management Job Grade 017