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Project Manager – Data Center Development
Location: Reno, NV
About Churchill
Founded in 2017, Churchill Cost Consultants (Churchill) has swiftly become a leader in construction project controls and management. Our mission is to build lasting client relationships by exceeding expectations and delivering unparalleled value across all projects.
We serve clients in data center, corporate real estate, infrastructure, and industrial sectors, with experience managing budgets from $1 million to $2 billion. We believe our people are our most important investment, and we’re committed to building an inclusive culture where our team members can grow, lead, and succeed.
About the Role
Churchill is seeking a Project Manager to lead and support a portfolio of hyperscale data center developments for a Fortune 100 technology client. This position sits within the client’s program management team and requires a balance of project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and technical understanding.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about managing complex projects, ensuring alignment across multiple stakeholders, and delivering results with precision. While experience in data center delivery or technical systems (electrical/mechanical) is beneficial, strong project management and communication skills are at the core of this role.
This role is based in Reno, NV.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Leadership & Coordination
- Drive project execution, ensuring budgets, schedules, and milestones are tracked and achieved.
- Coordinate across internal teams, external vendors, and client stakeholders to maintain alignment and efficiency.
- Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and manage change effectively.
- Data & Reporting
- Gain proficiency with client program management tools (Quickbase focus).
- Prepare and manage monthly reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations.
- Perform KPI monitoring, trend analysis, and data visualization to support decision-making.
- Process Development & Continuous Improvement
- Support development of program templates, playbooks, and process documentation.
- Capture lessons learned and apply best practices for ongoing program improvement.
- Contribute to the standardization of project management processes across the portfolio.
Experience & Qualifications
Required:
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience in large-scale construction, data center projects, or mission-critical delivery, OR strong technical experience in electrical or mechanical systems with exposure to project/program management.
- Proven ability to manage stakeholders, communicate effectively, and deliver clear, actionable updates.
- Experience with data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools (dashboards, executive reporting, etc.).
- Strong drafting and documentation skills (processes, presentations, templates).
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to handle large amounts of project data.
- Fluent in English (written and verbal).
- Must have the right to work in the United States.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of the data center acquisition and development lifecycle.
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related technical field.
- Experience supporting or coordinating hyperscale data center programs.
Why Join Churchill?
At Churchill, you’ll be part of a fast-growing firm delivering high-impact projects for global leaders. You’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge data center developments while advancing your career in project management.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Build your expertise in project leadership and program management.
- Work alongside leading clients on complex, large-scale initiatives.
- Contribute to shaping industry best practices in project delivery.