Project Manager - Data Center - $20k sign on

$130,000–$175,000 + $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Car Allowance + Fuel Card + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

We're partnering with a leading MEP contractor with over 50 years of experience delivering complex commercial, industrial, and mission-critical construction projects.

With a growing presence in the data center construction market, our client is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead major MEP packages on large-scale data center developments in the Richmond, VA region.

This is an opportunity to join an established, financially strong contractor with a strong project pipeline, excellent resources, and genuine long-term career opportunities.

You'll take ownership of major MEP construction packages valued at $10M+, managing the delivery of critical building systems within fast-paced, technically demanding data center environments.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead major mechanical, electrical, or plumbing construction packages on data center projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasting, cost-to-complete, and profitability.
• Coordinate with General Contractors, Superintendents, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Oversee manpower planning, procurement, material flow, and construction execution.
• Work closely with engineering, BIM/VDC, and fabrication teams to resolve coordination challenges.
• Support commissioning, quality control, and successful project handover.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and Project Engineers.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction project management experience.
• Strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing (MEP) construction.
• Experience managing construction packages valued at $10M+.
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, labor planning, and subcontractor management.
• Experience delivering complex, fast-track construction projects.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Data center experience highly desirable, although candidates from other technically complex MEP environments are encouraged to apply.

What's On Offer?

• $130K–$175K Base Salary (DOE)
• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Car Allowance + Fuel Card
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• Paid Holidays & Personal Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development
• Long-Term Career Growth in the Data Center Sector

Why Make the Move?

Data center construction is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry, and this is your opportunity to become a key part of a contractor delivering the critical infrastructure behind it.

You'll have the backing of a well-established MEP business, the autonomy to lead major projects, and the opportunity to develop your career in the mission-critical construction market.

Whether you're an experienced Data Center PM or a strong MEP Project Manager looking to break into the sector, I'd love to hear from you.