Head of Project Management (Construction)

Job Role: Project Manager - Capital Projects (Data Center Construction)

Employment Type: Contract

Our client is a leading organization within the data center and mission-critical infrastructure sector, delivering large-scale, high-performance facilities across the United States. Due to continued growth and a major project pipeline, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a flagship data center project in Dallas.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to oversee the construction and delivery of a large-scale data center project. This role is heavily focused on on-site construction execution, ensuring all phases—from early works through commissioning and handover—are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

You will play a critical role in coordinating contractors, engineers, and stakeholders, driving performance across all aspects of the build in a mission-critical environment.

Lead the construction phase of data center capital projects from pre-construction through commissioning and handover

Oversee general contractors, subcontractors, and site teams to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and quality expectations

Manage day-to-day construction activities on-site, including sequencing and trade coordination

Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards

Review and manage construction schedules, including critical path tracking and recovery planning

Monitor project costs, change orders, and contractor performance

Coordinate MEP installation and integration, ensuring readiness for commissioning

Lead site meetings, reporting, and stakeholder updates

Proactively identify and mitigate risks, delays, and technical challenges

Support testing, commissioning, and final handover to operations teams

Minimum 10 years of experience in project management

At least 5 years of experience delivering data center construction projects

Proven experience managing mission-critical or large-scale infrastructure builds

Strong background in construction management and site delivery

Deep understanding of CAPEX project execution

Solid knowledge of MEP systems within data center environments

PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred

Hyperscale or colocation data center project experience

Experience working with major general contractors or EPC firms

Familiarity with commissioning processes and Tier standards

Strong on-site leadership and decision-making ability

Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills

Competitive contract rate

Opportunity to work on a high-profile data center project

Collaborative and dynamic project environment