Data Center Project Manager II

About the role

This position performs project management responsibilities on an assigned segment of a larger hyperscale datacenter project, including coordination of design, procurement, equipment delivery, and construction activities. The Project Manager develops a complete understanding of the prime contract and relevant subcontracts to provide full support to the Project Director (PD) and broader project management team. The role brings specific construction and equipment knowledge related to hyperscale datacenters and supports projects executed in a remote capacity with the ability to mobilize to active jobsites as required.

Responsibilities

• Verify with the Project Director (PD) that Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) principles are emphasized throughout all phases of the project, including datacenter construction and commissioning activities.
• Review and understand the Fluor contract and relevant subcontracts, including Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) scopes.
• Collaborate in the preparation of documents associated with the execution of all aspects of the project in accordance with contractual obligations, Fluor Operating System Requirements (OSR), and the Operating System Implementation Plan (OSIP).
• Prepare drafts for PD approval of the project execution, commercial, and cost baselines, ensuring they are fully documented, maintained, and communicated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the PD in delivering projects in accordance with established execution, schedule, and commercial baselines, with a strong focus on cost control and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate and manage OFCI equipment delivery, logistics, and installation activities in collaboration with the client, vendors, and construction teams.
• Apply working knowledge of hyperscale datacenter systems and equipment, including major manufacturer packages, to support effective decision-making and problem resolution.
• Interface with clients with prior datacenter experience, including hyperscale owners, ensuring alignment with client standards, expectations, and reporting requirements.
• Support execution across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, turnover, and closeout phases.
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Director or management.

Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and seven (7) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eleven (11) years if non-degreed.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete project management responsibilities.
• Ability to learn and apply applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes, codes, and guidelines.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and effective manner.
• Ability to maintain high standards of performance, accountability, and ownership.
• Experience supporting or delivering mission critical projects such as datacenters, airports, healthcare, and power projects in a project management capacity.
• Experience managing Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment delivery, logistics, and installation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Jobsite experience and understanding of construction safety programs.
• Five (5) years of experience as Project Engineer or Specialist, or a project role of significant capacity such as Project Controls Lead, Contracts Lead, etc., and three (3) years of experience as a design or construction engineer on projects.
• Project or area management experience in international locations and diverse cultural environments.
• Demonstration of successful performance as a Project Manager on one (1) small job or assistant Project Manager or a significant role on a medium-sized engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) project.
• Completed all required in-house project management courses in addition to courses obtained from university or other qualified sources.
• Good knowledge and experience in project design, engineering, procurement, material management, construction, commissioning, start-up, turnover work processes, sequencing, and interfaces.
• Project Controls and Finance including understanding of:
  • Scheduling (including workforce loading)
  • Progress measurement
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Code of accounts
  • Work breakdown structure
  • Change management
  • Cost control
  • Estimating process and planning
  • Global Pricing Model (GPM), Project Status Review (PSR), and Project Margin Analysis Report (PMAR) development and reporting
• Appreciation of key elements of contract law and when to engage legal.
• Regulatory requirements including permitting.
• Basic understanding of project funding.
• Proactive, goal-oriented with the initiative to influence events positively.
• Ability to resolve problems and to be comfortable in complex project or business environments.
• Ability to set and maintain high standards of self-performance with responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments and tasks.
• Mobility, including relocating to site locations when necessary.
• Certification in project management (e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP)).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Disability coverage.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Voluntary benefit plans.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees.
• Paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees.
• Parental leave.
• Training and development courses.

Pay

Salary range: $119,500.00 - $222,500.00. The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.