Data Center Construction- Project Manager (Cost)

About the role

MGAC is a global boutique consultancy dedicated to managing and representing clients’ best interests. The firm emphasizes challenging work, a collaborative culture, and building a successful business. This Project Manager position supports the Critical Environments team, which manages construction of data centers, labs, and hospitals. The role requires local support with approximately 1‑2 days per week onsite in Richmond, VA, subject to client needs.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the full scope of projects while simultaneously overseeing components of other projects.
• Mentor and lead teams, managing schedule, scope, and budget.
• Lead project risk management, contingency planning, and schedule and budget recovery planning.
• Maintain the client’s vision as a trusted partner.
• Ensure timely invoicing and collection; identify and secure add‑services opportunities.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with clients, architects & engineers, contractors/GCs, vendors, and internal teams.
• Anticipate project and team risks; solve complex challenges and conflicts.
• Conduct requirements gathering and needs assessments.

Requirements

• 3 + years of experience in construction project management with a thorough understanding of the building design and construction process.
• Bachelor’s, Associate’s, or equivalent experience in a construction‑related discipline.
• 2 + years of construction cost management experience.
• 2 + years of experience managing critical‑environment construction projects (e.g., data centers, labs, hospitals).
• MEP experience in ground‑up construction.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem‑solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ambitious, construction‑ and project‑management‑focused, seeking a modern and energetic business that will empower career growth.

Benefits

• Strong work‑life balance with generous paid time off.
• Vacation accrues at three weeks per year, starting on day one, plus a paid birthday day.
• Eight sick days and nine paid holidays annually for full‑time employees.
• Competitive benefits supporting personal and professional growth.
• Top‑workplace recognition for over a decade.
• Entrepreneurial spirit encouraged; flat structure with open doors and recognition for contributions.
• Global reach with boutique‑firm agility.

Pay

Salary range: $110,000 – $140,000 per year (commensurate with experience). The base salary does not reflect the full compensation package, which may include bonuses, a 401(k) match, and other benefits.

Schedule

Approximately 1‑2 days per week onsite in Richmond, VA, subject to client needs.