Data Center Construction Lead

Element Critical; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO & HDHP Healthcare Plans

FSA and HSA with above market Employer

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Disability and Life

Additional Group Insurances

Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave

10 Company Paid Holidays

401k with up to 4% Employer Match

Personal Development and Learning

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Element Critical is seeking a Construction Project Manager (CPM) in the Austin, TX area to lead data center construction projects from start to finish. You will organize procedures, coordinate a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets, and ensure on-time delivery within requirements and budget.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience in data center construction, and the ability to collaborate with operations, design, procurement, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing construction projects, especially in data centers or critical infrastructure.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and budgeting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with risk and schedule management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations (NFPA, NEC, OSHA) and commissioning.
• Experience with project management software (Procore, Bluebeam) and MS Office.
• Willingness to travel to job sites (up to 20%).
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and execution of comprehensive project plans with timelines and milestones.
• Manage project budgets and cost controls to meet financial objectives.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, vendors, and contractors for timely completion.
• Prepare and present progress reports and status updates to leadership.
• Oversee procurement strategies and interface with contracting teams.
• Lead project meetings and ensure QA/QC across work packages.
• Monitor safety, quality, and compliance across sites.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

Budgeting & cost control

Presentations

Travel willingness

Electrical/Mechanical concepts

Code knowledge (Life Safety, NFPA, NEC

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

Element Critical is seeking a Construction Project Manager (CPM) in the Austin, TX area to lead data center construction projects from start to finish. You will organize procedures, coordinate a multidisciplinary team, manage budgets, and ensure on-time delivery within requirements and budget.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience in data center construction, and the ability to collaborate with operations, design, procurement, and vendors.