Project Manager – Data Center Construction

Location: Ellendale, ND

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 Ellendale, 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 Ellendale,ND.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $120,000 - $200,000