Project Manager

What this job involves:

Executing technical operations and project delivery in data center environments supporting clientobjectivesand organizational standards. This role focuses on hands-on project execution technical coordination and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver facility and capital projects successfully.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Execute project deliverables by applying project management methodologies to manage scope quality schedule budget resources and risk. Support the establishment of project goals and success criteria aligned with client requirements.

• Support technical services operations in datacenterenvironments contributing to operational plans that enhance efficiency and service delivery.Assistin department operations tomaintainconsistent performance standards.

• Collaborate with client stakeholders throughout project lifecycles coordinating with various parties to minimize facility disruptions andmaintainalignment with projectobjectives. Build positive working relationships across the organization.

• Support technical services team development through mentoring and knowledge sharing. Contribute to a collaborative team culture that promotes engagement and continuous improvement.

• Identifypotential opportunities for scope expansion within assigned projects and communicate findings to senior leadership.

• Administer prime and trade contracts (electrical mechanical controls fire protection structural and general trades) through complex phased and overlapping delivery.

• Stay current on industry trends emerging technologies and best practices to support continuous improvement in technical operations and service delivery.

• Perform comprehensive field assessments including onsite electrical equipment evaluations operational testing and commissioning activities. Conduct regular inspections of buildings and equipment toidentifymaintenance and repair needs ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.Supervise electrical equipment maintenance testing activities and contractor work to ensure quality standards are met.

• Manage the entireprojectlifecycle including planning budgeting scheduling and resource allocation. Develop andmaintaindetailedprojectschedules track progress against milestones and ensure deliverables are completed within established timelines and budget constraints.Assistin cost estimation procurement of materials and implementation of cost

• control measures throughoutprojectexecution. Review and approveprojectexpenses change orders and payment applications as needed.

• Collaborate on designingprojectplans specifications and engineering drawings using CAD software. Ensure all designscomply withapplicable codes regulations and industry standards. Provide technicalexpertisein building systems including HVAC electrical plumbing fire safety systems and reliable power systems (UPS batteries emergency generators transfer switches switchgear and distributed generation).

• Coordinate with client contractors and vendors to oversee equipment installation testing and maintenance events.Identifypotential safety issues and any impacts to equipment and site operations. Prepare detailed MOPs necessary to execute the events.

• Serve as the primary point of contact forproject-related communication with internal and external stakeholders including clients contractors vendors and regulatory authorities. Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to negotiate contracts andmonitorservice delivery. Review andanalyzeprojectcontracts specifications and terms to ensure compliance throughout execution. Facilitate regular progress meetings and providetimelyprojectupdates.

• Establish and enforce quality control procedures to ensureprojectstandards are consistently met.Identifypotentialprojectrisks and develop proactive mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions or delays.Conduct thorough risk assessments and implement monitoringand control measures. Resolve complex technical issues and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation including maintenance schedules equipment logs service recordsprojectbudgets and technical specifications. Maintainaccurateprojectdocumentation to ensure compliance andfacilitateinformed decision-making. Stay current with industry trends andidentifyopportunities to enhance technical services delivery.

Desired experience and technical skills:

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in construction management Engineering or a related technical field.

• 5 years of construction project management experience in data center industrial or other mission-critical environments withdemonstratedownership of full project delivery on large complex high-value projects.

• Experience implementing operational processes that improve efficiency and service quality.

• Direct oversight of trade contractors (electrical mechanical generator controls structural) in active energized construction settings.

• Strong teamcollaboration skills withabilityto work effectively in cross-functional environments.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills withabilityto engage effectively across organizational levels with external clients.

• Advancedproficiencywith project management scheduling andfinancial managementsoftware.

• Demonstratedknowledge ofData CenterMEP systems critical power/cooling infrastructureand commissioning standards (NFPA ASHRAE) across the full range of data center system types.

• Exceptional communication negotiation and executive-level presentation and reporting skills; comfortable as the primary face of the project to the most demanding clients.

• Working knowledge of datacenteroperations industry standards and technologies in facilities management.

• Sound understanding of engineering and construction principles. Strong knowledge of building systems and equipment including HVAC electrical plumbing and fire safety systems.Proficiencyinprojectmanagement software and tools. Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software AutoCAD or other drafting software. Familiarity with facilities management software systems.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with capacity toidentifycomplex issues resolve technical challenges and propose practical solutions.

• Availability to travel up to50% overall

Preferred:

• Professional certifications such asPE EITPMP CCM CDCP or DCDC.

• Experience with design-build EPC or accelerated/parallelized schedule delivery models on large-scale projects.

• Experience leading speed-to-market delivery for colocation operators or hyperscale clients where aggressive timelines are a core business requirement.

• Familiarity with UPS systems generatorsswitchgearschillers CRAC/CRAH units BMS networks and alternative cooling technologies across a broad range of capacity scales.

• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems testing and commissioning protocols for 24/7 mission-critical operations.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent or geographically distributed sites at the highest complexity and financial exposure.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and recover projects under significant financial schedule or technical stress.

• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement in mission-critical construction delivery.