Project Manager – Data Centers

About the role

Tarlton Tarlton is a St. Louis-based general contractor and construction manager specializing in complex, technically demanding projects across the Midwest. With deep regional roots and a reputation built on trust, teamwork, and repeat clients, we are known for taking on challenging work and delivering it safely, predictably, and with pride. We conduct our business with safety, quality, integrity, and enthusiasm—and our core values include building a safe and caring environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage data center construction projects where uptime, precision, and coordination are critical, overseeing delivery from planning through commissioning and turnover.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and project controls to meet demanding delivery targets.
• Cook up MEP-intensive scopes, sequencing, and trade partner performance.
• Lead procurement, contracts, change management, and risk mitigation.
• Cover testing/commissioning readiness and turnover documentation.
• Serve as primary client point of contact and drive clear communication.

Requirements

• Experience leading technically complex projects with strong project controls.
• Ability to manage risk, coordination, and quality in high-pressure environments.
• Clear communication and leadership with clients and teams.
• Experience 7+ years managing technically complex projects; data centers/critical facilities and MEP-intensive scopes preferred.
• Experience leading turnover, testing/commissioning coordination, and phased delivery to meet uptime expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Tools & Software: Procore and Microsoft Office proficiency; experience with scheduling/project controls tools preferred; MS Project/Primavera, BIM coordination tools.
• Specialized Project Experience: Data centers / critical facilities; commissioning and turnover rigor; high-density MEP coordination and phased delivery.

Skills

• Experience leading technically complex projects with strong project controls.
• Ability to manage risk, coordination, and quality in high-pressure environments.
• Clear communication and leadership with clients and teams.
• Experience 7+ years managing technically complex projects; data centers/critical facilities and MEP-intensive scopes preferred.
• Experience leading turnover, testing/commissioning coordination, and phased delivery to meet uptime expectations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Procore and Microsoft Office proficiency; experience with scheduling/project controls tools preferred; MS Project/Primavera, BIM coordination tools.
• Data centers / critical facilities; commissioning and turnover rigor; high-density MEP coordination and phased delivery.

Benefits

Let’s Build Together: Complex, high-impact projects with experienced teams; Strong partnership between field and project management; Safety-first culture and high standards of quality; Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth; A company proud to be STLMade and invested in the region.

Pay

Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth.

Schedule

Office and active jobsite presence; frequent coordination meetings and field walks to manage sequencing, quality, and documentation. May require extended hours around major installs, testing, commissioning, or turnover milestones. Projects are primarily within the St. Louis region, with flexibility and readiness to support work outside the local market as Tarlton expands.

Tarlton Competencies

• Leadership & Team Development: Provides clear direction, sets expectations, holds others accountable, and develops team members through coaching and support.
• Stand Behind Our Word and Work: Follows through on commitments, takes ownership of results, and ensures work meets high standards of quality and professionalism.
• Cultivate Clients for Life: Builds trust-based relationships through responsiveness, clear communication, and understanding of client needs.
• Build a Safe and Caring Environment: Promotes a safety-first culture, proactively manages risks, and looks out for others.
• Gets the Job Done: Takes ownership, removes obstacles, prioritizes effectively, and drives work forward to achieve results.
• Communication and Collaboration: Communicates clearly and works effectively across teams to build trust and alignment.
• Develops and Adapts: Seeks feedback, learns from experience, and adjusts to changing conditions and project needs.

Work Location, Environment & Travel Requirements

• Office and active jobsite presence; frequent coordination meetings and field walks to manage sequencing, quality, and documentation.
• May require extended hours around major installs, testing, commissioning, or turnover milestones.
• Projects are primarily within the St. Louis region, with flexibility and readiness to support work outside the local market as Tarlton expands.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tarlton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.