Program Manager – Data Centers

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a large-scale AI data center campus from pre-construction through commissioning and turnover
• Conduct constructability reviews, value engineering, design coordination, and subcontractor procurement
• Develop construction execution plans, phasing strategies, logistics plans, site layouts, and temporary facility requirements
• Establish project procedures for document control, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and progress reporting
• Coordinate mobilization, site access, temporary utilities, trailers, laydown areas, security, and safety infrastructure
• Develop and maintain detailed CPM schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Conduct weekly schedule meetings, track progress and variances, and implement recovery strategies
• Coordinate concurrent data hall, mechanical/electrical infrastructure, central utility plant, and exterior site development work
• Monitor long-lead procurement for generators, switchgear, UPS systems, cooling units, and IT infrastructure
• Manage budget, committed costs, expenditures, forecasts, GMP/lump-sum values, pay applications, retainage, and change orders
• Prepare monthly cost reports, cash-flow projections, contingency tracking, and earned-value metrics
• Implement quality management plans, manage RFIs and submittals, and coordinate inspections and materials testing
• Oversee commissioning support, quality walks, punch lists, deficiency tracking, and turnover readiness
• Enforce OSHA, company, client, building, fire, environmental, stormwater, and jurisdictional requirements
• Manage permits, inspections, temporary certificates of occupancy, and final certificates of occupancy
• Coordinate 30+ subcontractors and specialty trade contractors across civil, structural, architectural, MEP, fire protection, and low-voltage disciplines
• Lead OAC, subcontractor coordination, and MEP coordination meetings
• Serve as primary on-site contact for clients, designers, commissioning agents, and operations personnel
• Coordinate field conflicts, design discrepancies, material deliveries, equipment staging, and crane operations
• Oversee data center infrastructure including raised floors, aisle containment, cable trays, bus ducts, grounding, critical power, cooling, BMS, fire detection, and suppression systems
• Coordinate phased turnover of data halls and supporting infrastructure
• Maintain project documentation including logs, minutes, photos, inspections, test reports, and correspondence in the PMIS
• Manage closeout documentation, as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, lien waivers, retainage release, and completion certifications
• Prepare executive progress reports and coordinate lessons learned
• Facilitate owner training, warranty coordination, and post-occupancy support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
• 5–7 years of progressive project management experience in commercial construction
• Demonstrated experience managing projects valued at $500M+ from pre-construction through closeout
• Direct accountability for schedule, budget, quality, and safety outcomes
• Experience with design-build, CM-at-Risk, or GMP contract delivery methods on fast-track construction projects
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification required
• Strong preference for data center, mission-critical facility, or heavy MEP construction experience
• Familiarity with Tier III/IV data center design standards and ASHRAE data center cooling guidelines preferred
• Experience managing field engineers, project engineers, administrative staff, and large subcontractor workforces
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven negotiation skills for subcontract scoping, change order resolution, and conflict management
• Ability to assess field conditions, evaluate alternatives, make decisions under pressure, and communicate resolutions
• PMP, LEED AP/Green Associate, and First Aid/CPR certifications preferred
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, BIM 360, or equivalent tools
• Primavera P6 certification or advanced P6 training preferred
• Experience with schedule risk and diagnostic tools such as Acumen Fuse or Deltek Acumen preferred
• Experience with earned value management and cost-schedule integration preferred
• Must be located near a major airport
• Must possess a valid REAL ID or acceptable alternative such as a passport for business travel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale AI data center construction projects, including budget management, schedule development, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Proficient in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors while ensuring adherence to design and construction methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Data Center Construction
• Budget Management
• Primavera P6
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Construction Execution Plans
• CPM Scheduling
• Value Engineering
• Change Order Management
• Earned Value Management
• Design Coordination
• Procurement Management
• Quality Management Plans
• Field Conflict Resolution
• Cost-Schedule Integration

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Decision-Making Under Pressure
• Conflict Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
• PMP
• LEED AP/Green Associate
• First Aid/CPR

Industry Keywords

• AI Data Center
• Mission-Critical Facility
• MEP Construction
• Tier III/IV Data Center Standards
• ASHRAE Cooling Guidelines
• Commercial Construction
• GMP Contract Delivery
• Fast-Track Construction

Tools & Technologies

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Procore
• Bluebeam
• BIM 360
• Acumen Fuse
• Deltek Acumen