Project Manager (Remote) - Data Center Construction Projects

About the role

The Project Manager role is designed for high-achieving self-starters motivated to advance their careers within a dynamic, forward-thinking organization. This opportunity involves leading multiple concurrent datacenter construction projects of varying size, complexity, and phase, from early planning through completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent datacenter construction projects of varying size, complexity, and phase, from early planning through completion.
• Oversee the delivery of greenfield, brownfield, and retrofit engineering and design projects through all phases, including site due diligence, land development, detailed design, permitting, construction administration, and turnover to Operations.
• Manage internal and external resources to support building, power, cooling, telecom, and controls scope in alignment with client capacity roadmaps.
• Cook up and engage a broad range of stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and specialty vendors.
• Facilitate problem-solving and support the incorporation of new equipment and operational processes.
• Provide design and construction coordination for datacenter projects, guiding key decisions and maintaining alignment with client goals.
• Oversee datacenter design and construction work across the Americas, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality.
• Build strong, productive relationships with clients and project partners while providing subject matter insight and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Collaborate and cross-train with Otak team members to improve efficiency, quality, and project delivery.

Requirements

• Engineering Degree in: Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Construction disciplines.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in construction or design-related fields, including 3+ years in data center or mission-critical construction environments and Owner Representation.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) a plus.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams in a fast-paced, dynamic setting and adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
• Pioneering ability to lead engineering teams in advanced engineering and operational processes for large datacenter and critical-facility environments, while managing personnel, budgets, schedules, and complex project portfolios.
• PMP and/or CMIT certification (or active pursuit); OSHA 10 Certification.
• Experience with commercial and high-tech construction, including retrofits; familiarity with all phases of design and construction management.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements, land-use processes for green-field construction/site, and contractual change management.
• Advanced oral and effective written communication skills and experience in meeting facilitation and a growing competency in exercise facilitation (e.g., RACI and other project management tools).
• Working knowledge of AI tools, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and construction management software.
• Proven experience managing projects in a virtual/remote environment, with willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Passion for taking on new responsibilities and growing with our team.
• Highly collaborative professional with a desire to deliver mission-critical datacenter design and construction projects.

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Project management
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem-solving

Benefits

At Otak, we offer a comprehensive total rewards program to enhance your quality of life, help support your family, and assist you in achieving your personal and professional goals. This includes competitive salaries; discretionary performance bonuses; no-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, HRA/HSA; a 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately; Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year; support for your professional registration and/or certification fees; and much more!

Pay

$120,000 - 150,000 per year

Schedule

Remote Work

Company Description

Otak CPM (Comprehensive Project Management) is a company that hires remote Project Managers who are passionate about taking on new responsibilities and growing with their team. This opportunity is designed for high-achieving self-starters motivated to advance their careers within a dynamic, forward-thinking organization. The Project Manager role requires leaders who excel at managing people, processes, and complex projects. Ideal candidates have a proven track record of building strong, productive partnerships through effective relationship-building, sound industry knowledge, and consistent delivery of successful project outcomes in design and construction environments. As the primary client contact for a diverse portfolio of work, you will lead multiple projects across the United States. This role involves navigating complex design and planning efforts, engaging a broad range of stakeholders, and collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors, and other project partners to gather input, solve problems, and guide projects through key milestones on behalf of our clients. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth as our work continues to expand.