What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager – Data Center Construction position at FindTalent?
The Senior Project Manager – Data Center Construction will lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of mission-critical construction projects while ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, safety, quality, and client expectations. This role requires strong leadership capabilities, technical construction expertise, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams throughout all phases of project delivery.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex data center or mission-critical projects from preconstruction through closeout, with a strong focus on financial performance, stakeholder coordination, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead full lifecycle delivery of data center construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout
- Manage project planning activities including scheduling, procurement coordination, budgeting, staffing, and execution strategy
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual and client requirements
- Oversee project financials including forecasting, cost tracking, change management, and budget reporting
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, and resource plans
- Identify project risks, construction challenges, and operational constraints while implementing proactive solutions
- Lead contractor performance, field coordination, and day-to-day construction operations across active job sites
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety procedures, and industry best practices across all project activities
- Facilitate regular project meetings and provide clear communication regarding project status, risks, and progress updates
- Support procurement activities including subcontractor coordination, scope reviews, and contract administration
- Collaborate with engineering, design, and field teams to resolve technical and construction-related issues
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and consistent project execution
- Drive accountability and alignment across project teams to support overall business and operational objectives
- Oversee project closeout activities including documentation, turnover, punch list management, and final reporting
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent industry experience)
- 6 years of project management experience within mission-critical, electrical, or data center construction environments
- Proven experience leading complex construction projects with responsibility for schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance
- Strong understanding of construction methods, project delivery processes, procurement, and contract administration
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, subcontractors, and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of mission-critical infrastructure systems and data center construction practices required
- Strong financial management, forecasting, and reporting capabilities
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced construction environments
- Proficiency with construction scheduling, reporting, and project management tools
- Valid driver’s license with willingness to travel to active project sites as required
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to deliver high-profile mission-critical and data center construction projects
- Join a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment focused on innovation and operational excellence
- Exposure to complex, large-scale infrastructure programs across cutting-edge facilities
- Strong career advancement potential within a rapidly expanding market sector
- Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits and long-term growth opportunities