Project Manager – Data Center Construction

Location(s): Ellendale, ND/Underwood, ND, and more

Project Type: Large‑Scale Data Center

About the Role

This role supports a major data center development in Ellendale, ND. We are seeking either:

• A General Construction Manager capable of overseeing all phases of construction, or
• A Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep expertise in a key discipline such as civil, structural, concrete, MEP, electrical systems, commissioning, or mission‑critical infrastructure.

Candidates with backgrounds in large, complex, or technical construction environments—including data centers, industrial facilities, and high‑tech projects—are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

General Construction Manager candidates may:

• Manage all phases of construction from site development through turnover.
• Oversee cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and schedule performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure safety, quality, productivity, and risk management across the project.
• Lead project documentation efforts including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and reporting.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to project engineers, field teams, and project staff.

Subject Matter Expert candidates may:

• Provide deep technical guidance for a specific project phase or discipline.
• Lead coordination and problem solving within their specialized area.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical submittals relevant to their specialty.
• Support estimating, scheduling, modeling, QA/QC, or commissioning tasks as applicable.
• Partner with design teams, trade contractors, and field teams to ensure best‑in‑class execution.
• Identify risks and ensure compliance with technical standards and industry best practices.

Qualifications

Required (for both Generalist and SME candidates):

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of construction experience in commercial, industrial, or mission‑critical environments.
• Strong ability to collaborate with owners, designers, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, evolving project environment with multiple priorities.

Preferred:

• Previous experience with data center, industrial, or high‑tech construction.
• Experience in heavy civil, structural concrete, MEP systems, electrical infrastructure, controls, or commissioning.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling, cost management, estimating, and technical coordination.
• Proficiency with project management and construction software tools.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Can adapt to either a broad role or a highly specialized one.
• Strong ownership mentality with a focus on quality and safety.
• Collaborative and supportive team leader or technical mentor.
• Comfortable with field‑based problem solving and fast technical decision‑making.
• Able to integrate smoothly into a large project team.

Work Environment & Travel

• Role is primarily based on the Ellendale, ND data center project site.
• Occasional regional travel may be required depending on project needs.
• This position works closely with field teams, engineers, subcontractors, and design partners.

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This is a Permanent position based out of Fargo, ND.

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

Offers a wide variety of benefits form Per Diem to relocatoin and project bonuses

This is a fully onsite position in Fargo,ND.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $120,000 - $200,000