Traveling Senior Project Manager - Data Center

Job Description

Job Description

Traveling Senior Project Manager - Data Center

Position Overview
Lead and deliver large-scale data center construction and commissioning projects from planning through closeout. Responsible for schedule, budget, quality, safety and stakeholder management for mission-critical and hyperscale environments. Coordinate mechanical, electrical and plumbing scopes, control costs and risks, and align commercial and financial objectives while ensuring uptime and compliance with technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of data center projects including pre-construction, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout for mission-critical and hyperscale facilities.
• Develop, maintain and drive project schedules and budgets; implement cost control measures and report financial status to stakeholders.
• Coordinate multi-trade construction activities, including mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, piping and electrical contractors, ensuring efficient trade coordination and labor management.
• Oversee construction management activities on-site, enforce safety, quality and compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Lead risk management efforts: identify, mitigate and track technical, schedule and commercial risks to protect project delivery and uptime objectives.
• Partner with estimating, commercial and accounting teams to manage contracts, change orders, invoicing, cash flow and other financial controls.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering and design teams to review MEP systems, HVAC strategies and mission-critical redundancy requirements.
• Drive commissioning and start-up activities to validate system performance, reliability and operational readiness.
• Mentor and lead project teams, subcontractor relationships and vendors, fostering high-performance and accountability.
• Communicate regularly with clients, owners, and internal stakeholders; produce status reports, executive summaries and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; mechanical engineering degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive construction and project management experience, with a minimum of 5 years focused on data center or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven experience with hyperscale data center projects, mechanical/HVAC systems, plumbing and piping integration.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with project finances, accounting processes, cost control and commercial contract management.
• Demonstrated expertise in trade coordination, labor management and construction management best practices.
• Experience with project controls tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, BIM/REVIT) and familiarity with commissioning processes for mission-critical systems.
• Certifications such as PMP, PE or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and stakeholder communication skills; ability to drive teams to meet schedule and quality targets.
• Proven capability in risk management, quality assurance and enforcing safety standards on construction sites.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work extended hours during critical phases of project delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary: $150k - $200k
• Lucrative Bonus
• Per Diem for Travel
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Car Allowance 

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/06/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$150000 - $200000 USD per year