Data Center Construction Project Manager - North Carolina

LVI Associates; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Project Manager for a mission-critical data centre campus in the Southeast, based in Charlotte, NC. The role oversees delivery from construction through commissioning and handover, coordinating with field teams, design consultants, owners, and trade partners to ensure on-time, on-budget performance.

The ideal candidate has proven experience managing large-scale construction projects with strong MEP coordination, financial oversight, and subcontractor management in a

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience with mission critical, data centre, industrial, healthcare, or highly technical projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and complex construction coordination.
• Experience managing project financials, schedules, subcontractors, and client stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and lead multiple project priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Managing project budgets, schedules, forecasting, and overall project performance.
• Leading subcontractor coordination and contract administration.
• Working closely with field teams, design consultants, owners, and trade partners.
• Driving schedule adherence and resolving project risks and challenges.
• Overseeing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Supporting commissioning activities and ensuring a successful turnover process.
• Maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract administration

MEP coordination

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Team leadership

Job description

Project Manager - Mission Critical Construction

Location: Charlotte, NC

I'm currently working with a leading national construction firm that is expanding its Mission Critical team and is looking to add an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a large-scale hyperscale data centre campus in the Southeast.

This is an opportunity to join an established contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across the US, offering long-term career growth alongside one of the most significant data centre developments currently under construction.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of a major mission critical project from construction through to commissioning and handover.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project budgets, schedules, forecasting, and overall project performance.
• Leading subcontractor coordination and contract administration.
• Working closely with field teams, design consultants, owners, and trade partners.
• Driving schedule adherence and resolving project risks and challenges.
• Overseeing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Supporting commissioning activities and ensuring a successful turnover process.
• Maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager on large-scale construction projects.
• Mission critical, data centre, industrial, healthcare, or highly technical project experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and complex construction coordination.
• Experience managing project financials, schedules, subcontractors, and client stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and lead multiple project priorities simultaneously.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a flagship hyperscale data centre development.
• Long-term pipeline of mission critical projects across the Southeast.
• Clear progression opportunities into Senior Project Manager and leadership positions.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus and comprehensive benefits.
• Exposure to some of the most advanced and technically challenging projects in the construction industry.