Data Center Construction Lead & Program Manager

PlanIT Group, LLC; Holly Ridge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead the construction of one of the nation’s largest data centers. You will oversee the full lifecycle from planning through execution, applying PMO standards, safety practices, and cost controls to ensure on-time delivery.

This role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of construction methods, and the ability to coordinate across internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of construction industry experience in a management or leadership role.
• Prior experience managing large data center or structured cabling construction projects highly preferred.
• Experience across multiple contract and delivery models (GMP, design build, fixed price, etc.).
• Preferred certifications: OSHA 30, BICSI RCDD, BICSI RTPM, PMIPMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction management using established PMO standards and methodologies.
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules.
• Oversee all phases of project execution, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, and budget.
• Identify and manage change events, applying best practice change management processes.
• Enforce safety protocols, procedures, and site standards across all project activities.
• Ensure quality control through consistent documentation, tracking, and reporting.

Skills

Data analytics

Safety protocols

Estimating principles

Change management

Construction accounting

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

Procore

Textura

Job description

PlanIT Group, LLC is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead the construction of one of the nation’s largest data centers. You will oversee the full lifecycle from planning through execution, applying PMO standards, safety practices, and cost controls to ensure on-time delivery.

This role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of construction methods, and the ability to coordinate across internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.