Senior Project Manager - Data Center

The Senior Project Manager, Construction leads the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale or complex construction and capital improvement projects. This role serves as the senior client-facing lead on high-visibility projects, mentors junior project management staff, and helps set the standard for project delivery within the market. This position focuses on ground-up data center construction, including both core and shell delivery and the critical electrical, mechanical, and technical infrastructure required for fully operational data center facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale or complex construction and capital improvement projects.

Lead ground-up data center projects from preconstruction and site development through core and shell construction, critical infrastructure installation, testing, and turnover.

Oversee the integration of mission-critical building systems, including medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution, utility interconnections, substations and transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, and backup power infrastructure.

Coordinate the construction and integration of data hall infrastructure, power distribution to IT equipment, cooling systems, controls, fire protection, and associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.

Develop and manage multi-million dollar project budgets and schedules, proactively identifying and mitigating risk.

Serve as the senior client-facing representative, building and maintaining trust with owners, tenants, and capital partners.

Direct the selection, contracting, and performance management of architects, engineers, and general contractors.

Negotiate complex contracts, change orders, and dispute resolutions.

Mentor and provide guidance to Project Managers, Associate Project Managers, and Project Coordinators.

Present project status, budget, and risk updates to senior leadership and clients.

Ensure compliance with entitlements, permitting, and all applicable codes and regulations.

Oversee project closeout, commissioning, and transition to property management.

Manage integrated systems testing, commissioning, and operational readiness of critical power and cooling systems, coordinating with owners, operators, engineers, utilities, and specialty contractors.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field required; advanced degree a plus.

8+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction project management, including large or complex projects. Direct experience delivering ground-up data center construction projects is required; experience limited to core and shell construction is insufficient.

Demonstrated experience overseeing the installation and commissioning of data center electrical and critical infrastructure, including power distribution, redundancy, UPS, generators, switchgear, and associated cooling systems.

Working knowledge of data center operational requirements, infrastructure coordination, system redundancy, and phased commissioning/turnover processes.

Demonstrated success managing multi-million dollar budgets and cross-functional project teams.

Strong knowledge of construction law, contracts, and risk management.

Proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members.

Excellent executive-level communication and presentation skills.

Established relationships with contractors, consultants, and vendors within assigned markets.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role involves standard office work with the ability to use a computer for extended periods. Frequent travel to properties, job sites, and client and consultant meetings is required.

This position is 100% in-office. The role requires working in office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.