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Data Center Project Manager

SB Energy · Austin, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteProject Management$140k–$170k/yrFull-time

Join SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future. Founded in 2019, SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States, with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline nationwide.

About the role

SB Energy is looking for a Project Manager to lead and drive success on new and ongoing, medium-to-large-sized construction capital projects including Data Centers. This on-site role covers all aspects of a construction project and requires at least five years of hyperscale or colocation-provider data center experience. The position demands autonomy and independent discretion in project execution.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with design team, contractors, operations teams, and clients.
  • Submit monthly project financial reporting including forecasting and cash-flow.
  • Review monthly contractor billing and perform job walks to substantiate progress.
  • Develop, lead, maintain, and assist with contract negotiation of new and existing vendors.
  • Lead input and delivery of work products from internal team members to ensure new data center spaces align with project requirements, customer requirements, engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications.
  • Develop, document, and drive lessons learned, process improvements, cost, and schedule savings initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Work closely with Operations to coordinate design criteria with budgetary issues and ongoing maintenance of existing facilities.
  • Perform and/or supervise weekly safety walks to ensure contractors follow SB Energy EHS policies.
  • Demonstrate awareness of the importance of mission-critical facility operation.
  • Translate job requirements to execution with minimal supervision.
  • Lead RFP development and overall project budgeting.
  • Oversee pre-bid planning, coordination, and lead multiple projects/deliverables.
  • Lead all design phases and documents, working internally with stakeholder groups and subject matter experts.
  • Engage with customers for sales and fulfillment of project requirements.
  • Coordinate and supervise design-build and design-bid-build contractors.
  • Oversee physical construction activities on site.
  • Coordinate logistical planning for all owner-furnished, contractor-installed (OFCI) equipment.
  • Lead commissioning of critical systems integration across new data centers.
  • Hand off physical data center and project documents to operations.
  • Manage prime contractor safety performance.
  • Manage project scope, safety, schedule, stakeholders, and budget.
  • Drive all aspects of construction including pre-construction, design development, permitting and entitlements, competitive bid process, team selection, construction oversight, commissioning, and project closeout.
  • Build business cases and bring projects from concept through internal project approval.
  • Implement project quality controls and safety programs through an in-depth understanding of partner contracts and design documents.
  • Lead the SB Energy site safety program and provide weekly HRA site walk reports (two per week).
  • Act as a leader and mentor to SB Energy team members.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, a similar field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience leading construction projects of increasing complexity (7-10 years preferred).
  • Minimum 5 years of hyperscale or colocation-provider data center experience.
  • Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is required.
  • Multi-prime or alternate procurement delivery experience is preferred.
  • Procore, Cx Alloy, and P6 experience preferred.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $140,000 - $170,000. We tailor each offer based on unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. Total compensation may also include a discretionary annual bonus, equity grants, and a comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Generous paid time off plus 11 paid holidays.
  • 12 weeks of parental leave.
  • Life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent care, transit, and parking (with company contributions).
  • Mental, physical, and social wellness support (with company contributions).
  • Flexible work arrangements and hybrid office setup benefits.
  • Monthly reimbursement for phone, internet, and data.
  • Optional legal and pet insurance plans.
  • Device purchase support.

SB Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

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