Construction Program Manager - Data Centers

Insight Global; United States; On-site; USD 138,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide enterprise-level leadership for large, multi-project data center construction programs. This role guides multiple Project Managers, ensuring governance, schedule, cost, risk, and client alignment across programs exceeding $500M in total value.

Based in the United States, the position involves 75–100% travel to client sites, with travel time billable.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise-level environments.
• Background in data center construction, EPC, construction, or manufacturing industries.
• Proven experience managing large capital programs exceeding $500M.
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical background enabling oversight of technical teams.
• Proven ability to lead senior-level discussions with clients, GCs, and executives.
• Experience managing teams of Project Managers across multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and governance for large-scale data center construction programs.
• Manage multiple Project Managers responsible for electrical, voltage/current systems, mechanical/HVAC, etc.
• Ensure Project Managers execute scope, schedule, and cost responsibilities effectively.
• Maintain high-level accountability for program performance, risk management, and delivery outcomes.
• Serve as the primary interface between client leadership, general contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive alignment across all projects to ensure consistency in execution, reporting, and decision-making.
• Monitor program-level budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, including programs upwards of $500M.
• Identify cross-project risks, dependencies, and constraints, and drive resolution at the program level.
• Establish clear communication channels and ensure full-circle communication across all stakeholders.
• Delegate effectively while holding teams accountable for results.
• Support executive reporting, client updates, and strategic decision-making.

Skills

Executive-level communication

Delegation skills

Strategic thinking

Financial and risk management

Client and stakeholder management

Job description

Location: Pelzer/Greenville, SC

Travel: 75–100% travel to client sites (travel reimbursed - able to bill travel time)

Duration: 2 yr contract with possible hire or likely extensions

W2 Pay Rate: $100/hr - $125/hr

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of experience in an enterprise‑level environment
• Background in data center construction, EPC, construction, or manufacturing industries
• Demonstrated experience managing large capital programs exceeding $500M
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical background, enabling effective oversight of technical teams
• Proven ability to lead senior‑level discussions with clients, general contractors, and internal executives
• Experience managing teams of Project Managers across multiple concurrent projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior leadership role within EPC or large construction organizations
• Formal project or program management training (PMP or similar preferred, not required)

Day to Day:

Senior Program Manager provides enterprise‑level leadership for large, multi‑project data center construction programs. This role operates at a high strategic level, overseeing multiple Project Managers and workstreams while maintaining full accountability for schedule, cost, risk, and client alignment across the program. Unlike Project Managers who are deeply embedded in individual work packages, the Program Manager focuses on governance, delegation, communication, and financial oversight, ensuring that teams are aligned and projects are executed consistently. This role interfaces heavily with clients, general contractors, internal leadership, and Project Managers, and is responsible for managing programs exceeding $500M in total value.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and governance for large‑scale data center construction programs
• Manage and oversee multiple Project Managers responsible for specific work packages (electrical, voltage/current systems, mechanical/HVAC, etc.)
• Ensure Project Managers are executing scope, schedule, and cost responsibilities effectively
• Maintain high‑level accountability for program performance, risk management, and delivery outcomes
• Serve as the primary interface between client leadership, general contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Drive alignment across all projects to ensure consistency in execution, reporting, and decision‑making
• Monitor program‑level budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, including programs upwards of $500M
• Identify cross‑project risks, dependencies, and constraints, and drive resolution at the program level
• Establish clear communication channels and ensure full‑circle communication across all stakeholders
• Delegate effectively while holding teams accountable for results
• Support executive reporting, client updates, and strategic decision‑making

Core Competencies

• Executive‑level communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to delegate effectively while maintaining accountability
• Strategic thinking with strong financial and risk management acumen
• Confidence operating at the client, contractor, and leadership level
• Ability to maintain alignment across complex, multi‑project environments