Lead Project Manager (Data Center)

Primary Duties

• Champion a strong safety culture across all project phases
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, company safety policies, and site-specific requirements
• Lead and participate in safety meetings, audits, and corrective action planning
• Manage all project activities from preconstruction through substantial completion and owner sign-off
• Lead development of the project schedule, including MEP milestones, equipment delivery sequencing, energization, startup, and commissioning
• Oversee field construction activities, engineering coordination, and project support functions
• Conduct regular site walks to evaluate progress, quality, safety, and adherence to design intent
• Cookordination with subcontractors to ensure all work meets project scope, specifications, and mission-critical requirements
• Maintain full responsibility for project financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, and profitability
• Prepare monthly cost reports, owner billings, and cash-flow projections
• Review cost reports and productivity metrics to identify opportunities for improvement
• Manage procurement, long-lead equipment tracking, and material delivery strategies
• Serve as the primary liaison with owners, architects, engineers, commissioning agents, and local authorities
• Lead issue resolution efforts and develop solutions for design, constructability, and sequencing challenges
• Coordinate with local government officials for permitting, inspections, and compliance
• Evaluate equipment needs and ensure proper maintenance and utilization
• Monitor purchasing activities to ensure quality materials and timely delivery at competitive pricing
• Organize and lead project teams to achieve project goals
• Mentor project engineers, assistant PMs, and field leaders
• Demonstrate company values and uphold the Code of Conduct
• Refuse unsafe work and ensure all activities follow established safety procedures
• Report incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly
• Maintain required PPE and promote safe work practices
• Participate in inspections, training, and safety meetings
• Support enforcement of safety compliance among all trade partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Equivalent experience or training may substitute for degree
• Minimum 10 years of construction management experience, with at least 5 years in mission-critical or data center environments
• Experience managing medium to large projects ($100M+) required