Data Center Construction Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Construction Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, commissioning, and successful delivery of mission-critical data center construction projects. This role requires a highly execution-focused leader with extensive on-site construction experience, strong MEP expertise, and the ability to drive multiple stakeholders toward aggressive project milestones while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate has successfully managed large-scale or hyperscale data center projects from pre-construction through commissioning and handover, with a strong background in contractor management, scheduling, risk mitigation, and customer-focused project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of mission-critical data center construction projects from pre-construction planning through commissioning and final handover.
• Maintain a strong on-site presence (approximately 80% or more) to oversee daily construction activities, monitor progress, ensure quality, and resolve issues proactively.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including 2-week look-ahead, 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day execution plans to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems throughout design coordination, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Coordinate RFI, RFQ, submittal, and change order processes with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Partner closely with owners, architects, engineers, commissioning agents, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Drive contractor accountability by monitoring schedule adherence, productivity, quality, and safety performance.
• Proactively identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and resolve technical and construction issues before they impact project timelines.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and change management to minimize financial risk and avoid customer penalties.
• Ensure all project documentation, as-built drawings, commissioning records, and closeout packages are completed accurately.
• Foster a high-performance, execution-driven culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Utilize modern construction management and collaboration platforms to improve planning, reporting, communication, and project visibility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of construction project management experience, including mission-critical or data center construction projects.
• Proven experience managing data center construction projects from planning through commissioning and project closeout.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, including electrical distribution, switchgear, UPS, generators, HVAC, cooling systems, fire protection, and building management systems.
• Hands-on experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning teams during active construction.
• Strong expertise managing RFIs, RFQs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and construction documentation.
• Experience developing and managing detailed construction schedules while driving accountability across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving, risk management, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Experience using modern collaboration and productivity tools (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams, AI-assisted reporting tools) to improve project execution and communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering hyperscale or colocation data center projects.
• Experience working with leading data center owners, developers, EPC firms, or general contractors.
• Knowledge of integrated systems testing (IST), commissioning, and mission-critical facility turnover.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification.