Senior Project Manager - Data Center
Senior construction project manager in Dallas (100% in-office) leading ground-up data center builds from preconstruction through core/shell construction, critical electrical/mechanical infrastructure, testing, and turnover. Manages multi-million-dollar budgets, contracts, and contractors while mentoring junior PMs.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- 8+ years of progressive commercial construction project management experience on large or complex projects
- Direct experience delivering ground-up data center construction projects (core and shell alone is insufficient)
- Experience overseeing installation and commissioning of data center electrical and critical infrastructure (power distribution, redundancy, UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling)
- Working knowledge of data center operational requirements, infrastructure coordination, system redundancy, and phased commissioning/turnover
- Demonstrated success managing multi-million dollar budgets and cross-functional teams
- Strong knowledge of construction law, contracts, and risk management
- Proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members
- Excellent executive-level communication and presentation skills
- Established relationships with contractors, consultants, and vendors in assigned markets
- Currently authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future
Nice to have
- Advanced degree
Full description
The Senior Project Manager, Construction leads the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale or complex construction and capital improvement projects. This role serves as the senior client-facing lead on high-visibility projects, mentors junior project management staff, and helps set the standard for project delivery within the market. This position focuses on ground-up data center construction, including both core and shell delivery and the critical electrical, mechanical, and technical infrastructure required for fully operational data center facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale or complex construction and capital improvement projects.
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Lead ground-up data center projects from preconstruction and site development through core and shell construction, critical infrastructure installation, testing, and turnover.
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Oversee the integration of mission-critical building systems, including medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution, utility interconnections, substations and transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, and backup power infrastructure.
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Coordinate the construction and integration of data hall infrastructure, power distribution to IT equipment, cooling systems, controls, fire protection, and associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
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Develop and manage multi-million dollar project budgets and schedules, proactively identifying and mitigating risk.
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Serve as the senior client-facing representative, building and maintaining trust with owners, tenants, and capital partners.
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Direct the selection, contracting, and performance management of architects, engineers, and general contractors.
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Negotiate complex contracts, change orders, and dispute resolutions.
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Mentor and provide guidance to Project Managers, Associate Project Managers, and Project Coordinators.
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Present project status, budget, and risk updates to senior leadership and clients.
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Ensure compliance with entitlements, permitting, and all applicable codes and regulations.
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Oversee project closeout, commissioning, and transition to property management.
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Manage integrated systems testing, commissioning, and operational readiness of critical power and cooling systems, coordinating with owners, operators, engineers, utilities, and specialty contractors.