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Job Role: Project Manager – Capital Projects (Data Center Construction)
Location: Dallas, TX, USA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract
Compensation: Competitive Day Rate Benefits (including 401(k)) the client is open to negotiate for the right expertise.
About Our Client:
Our client is a leading organization within the data center and mission-critical infrastructure sector, delivering large-scale, high-performance facilities across the United States. Due to continued growth and a major project pipeline, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a flagship data center project in Dallas.
The Role:
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to oversee the construction and delivery of a large-scale data center project. This role is heavily focused on on-site construction execution, ensuring all phases—from early works through commissioning and handover—are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
You will play a critical role in coordinating contractors, engineers, and stakeholders, driving performance across all aspects of the build in a mission-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the construction phase of data center capital projects from pre-construction through commissioning and handover
- Oversee general contractors, subcontractors, and site teams to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and quality expectations
- Manage day-to-day construction activities on-site, including sequencing and trade coordination
- Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards
- Review and manage construction schedules, including critical path tracking and recovery planning
- Monitor project costs, change orders, and contractor performance
- Coordinate MEP installation and integration, ensuring readiness for commissioning
- Lead site meetings, reporting, and stakeholder updates
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks, delays, and technical challenges
- Support testing, commissioning, and final handover to operations teams
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in project management
- At least 5 years of experience delivering data center construction projects
- Proven experience managing mission-critical or large-scale infrastructure builds
- Strong background in construction management and site delivery
- Deep understanding of CAPEX project execution
- Solid knowledge of MEP systems within data center environments
- Experience with contracts, scheduling, and cost control
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred
Desirable Experience
- Hyperscale or colocation data center project experience
- Experience working with major general contractors or EPC firms
- Exposure to fast-track or multi-phase builds
- Familiarity with commissioning processes and Tier standards
Key Competencies:
- Strong on-site leadership and decision-making ability
- Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills
- Ability to deliver under pressure in fast-paced environments
- High attention to detail and problem-solving capability
What Our Client Offers:
- Competitive contract rate
- 401(k) benefits
- Hybrid working model (site remote flexibility)
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile data center project
- Collaborative and dynamic project environment
If you are interested in the role please apply below or email direct to william.cook@leaderengineering.com