What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controls Manager - Data Centers position at Related Management Company?
Responsibilities
The Project Controls Manager, Data Centers is responsible for the end-to-end management of equipment-related data within Procore across large-scale, complex data center construction projects. This role ensures accurate tracking, coordination, and visibility of large amounts of high-value, long-lead equipment from procurement through commissioning and close-out. This position serves as the central hub for equipment data integrity, cross-functional coordination, and schedule alignment across procurement, logistics, construction, and commissioning teams. Responsibilities include, but are not limited:
Overview
Related Digital is a leading vertically integrated data center development and investment platform. We deliver digital infrastructure solutions to hyperscale technology companies so they can accelerate artificial intelligence and cloud computing ambitions.
Founded by Related Companies, one of the most prominent, privately-owned real estate development firms in the United States, Related Digital uniquely combines Related’s 50-year history of executing complex real estate and infrastructure projects with its track record in real estate investing and clean energy solutions. With a multi-billion-dollar, near-term development pipeline in the U.S., Related Digital has the expert capabilities, depth of expertise and national scale to help hyperscale companies significantly grow their data center capacity on a rapid timeframe.
Strategic Advantage:
Related Digital harnesses expertise across real estate development and investment, data center development, complex infrastructure construction and clean energy development to bring differentiated solutions to hyperscale technology companies.
National Footprint:
Related Digital is based in New York and Dallas with operations across the United States. Related Companies has offices in gateway cities across the U.S. and London, and developments in 28 states and the District of Columbia, and boasts 4,000 employees.
The Project Controls Manager, Data Centers is responsible for the end-to-end management of equipment-related data within Procore across large-scale, complex data center construction projects. This role ensures accurate tracking, coordination, and visibility of large amounts of high-value, long-lead equipment from procurement through commissioning and close-out. This position serves as the central hub for equipment data integrity, cross-functional coordination, and schedule alignment across procurement, logistics, construction, and commissioning teams. Responsibilities include, but are not limited:
- Own and manage all equipment-related data within Procore across assigned projects
- Maintain accurate records for procurement status, contracts, manufacturing progress, delivery, installation, and commissioning
- Track and manage large volumes of equipment across multiple concurrent projects
- Ensure all equipment is properly tagged, categorized, and traceable throughout its lifecycle
- Coordinate across:
- Procurement teams
- Vendors / manufacturers
- Logistics and delivery teams
- Field teams (installation / placement)
- Start-up and commissioning teams
- Ensure timely updates to equipment status including:
- Purchase orders and contract execution
- Manufacturing milestones
- Shipping and logistics tracking
- On-site delivery and inventory
- Placement on pads / installation readiness
- Commissioning and turnover status
- Configure and maintain equipment tracking workflows within Procore
- Ensure all relevant modules are aligned (Submittals, RFIs, Commitments, Schedule, etc.)
- Maintain data consistency between Procore and external sources (vendor reports, spreadsheets, etc.)
- Validate that schedule data reflects real-time equipment status and constraints
- Build and maintain:
- Equipment logs / trackers
- Status dashboards and reporting views
- Data structures for large-scale asset tracking
- Identify and resolve data gaps, inconsistencies, and reporting issues
- Support reporting needs for project leadership and stakeholders
- Experience on data center construction projects is required
- Experience working in Procore is required
- Strong understanding of construction project workflows, particularly in mission-critical environments
- Experience with procurement tracking, logistics coordination, or project controls highly preferred
- Highly detail-oriented with ability to manage large datasets
- Strong organizational and systems-thinking mindset
- Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders
- Advanced Excel / data management skills preferred
- Ability to identify process gaps and implement scalable solutions
- Occasional travel may be required based on business needs.
- This role may be 100% remote, with the option to work from our Dallas office.
Overview
Related Digital is a leading vertically integrated data center development and investment platform. We deliver digital infrastructure solutions to hyperscale technology companies so they can accelerate artificial intelligence and cloud computing ambitions.
Founded by Related Companies, one of the most prominent, privately-owned real estate development firms in the United States, Related Digital uniquely combines Related’s 50-year history of executing complex real estate and infrastructure projects with its track record in real estate investing and clean energy solutions. With a multi-billion-dollar, near-term development pipeline in the U.S., Related Digital has the expert capabilities, depth of expertise and national scale to help hyperscale companies significantly grow their data center capacity on a rapid timeframe.
Strategic Advantage:
Related Digital harnesses expertise across real estate development and investment, data center development, complex infrastructure construction and clean energy development to bring differentiated solutions to hyperscale technology companies.
National Footprint:
Related Digital is based in New York and Dallas with operations across the United States. Related Companies has offices in gateway cities across the U.S. and London, and developments in 28 states and the District of Columbia, and boasts 4,000 employees.