Project Manager | Data Center

About the role

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Mission Critical Project Manager to lead complex data center construction projects in Northern Virginia, one of the fastest-growing tech corridors in the country. This is your opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure that powers the digital world.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of MEP systems management including buyout, procurement, coordination, and commissioning.
• Approve and manage MEP and commissioning schedules, scopes of work, and subcontractor strategies.
• Oversee constructability reviews, BIM coordination, and quality control plans.
• Serve as the primary liaison with owners and commissioning agents to ensure project excellence.
• Drive project delivery, budget adherence, and schedule performance across all phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in construction, with a strong focus on MEP coordination and preconstruction.
• Proven success managing data center projects.
• Deep understanding of building codes, mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, and commissioning processes.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hyperscale or colocation data centers.
• Familiarity with BIM tools, commissioning software, and lean construction practices.
• PMP or similar certification is a plus.

Benefits

Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401(k) with company match, Paid time off, Tuition Assistance, Employee Referral Bonus, and more.

Pay

The pay rate for this role is $125,000-155,000/year. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.