Data Center Construction Project Lead

Reliant Critical Infrastructure; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliant Critical Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale data center construction projects. You will coordinate design, construction, commissioning, clients, consultants, and vendors to ensure cost, schedule, quality, and documentation goals are met.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and forecasting, oversee on-site construction, and communicate with executive leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 4+ years of project management experience in construction.
• End to End data center or mission critical project experience.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, cash flow, and forecasting.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating external stakeholders.
• Proven track record delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF software, and CAD/Visio.
• Excellent communication with executive leadership, customers, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate project meetings with design, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Conduct feasibility studies and support project planning activities.
• Oversee on-site management of data center construction projects.
• Coordinate with power, utility, and fiber providers to support project requirements.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level project reports and updates.
• Interface directly with customers to ensure infrastructure integrity and project success.
• Travel as required to support project and customer needs.

Skills

Project management

Construction coordination

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

PDF software

CAD/Visio

Job description

Reliant Critical Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale data center construction projects. You will coordinate design, construction, commissioning, clients, consultants, and vendors to ensure cost, schedule, quality, and documentation goals are met.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and forecasting, oversee on-site construction, and communicate with executive leadership and customers.