Data Center Market Leader / Senior Project Manager

LJB Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LJB Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks a Data Center Market Leader / Senior Project Manager to grow the firm’s data center portfolio. You’ll develop strategy, lead client relationships, and manage profitable, mission‑critical projects with multidisciplinary teams.

You will mentor PMs, lead proposals, set scope, schedules and budgets, and ensure quality and compliance. Domestic travel is required; PE licensure is essential and a Master’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of structural engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of project management responsibility in a consulting/engineering environment.
• PE licensure required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic plan to expand the firm’s presence in the data center market.
• Lead proposals, scopes of work, schedules, fees, and terms.
• Mentor project manager teammates and oversee multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage project budgets, staffing plans, and deliverables.
• Travel within the United States for client meetings and site visits.

Skills

Plan & prioritize

Decision making

Innovation

Pressure handling

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

About LJB Inc.

Founded in 1966, LJB Inc. is a national engineering firm specializing in civil and structural engineering, with additional expertise in geospatial, safety, and environmental services. Our broad technical capabilities and diverse client base have allowed us to deliver successful projects in all 50 states and several countries. Within our Buildings Practice, LJB’s structural engineers are widely recognized for their cost-efficient, high-performance designs, particularly in tilt-up construction and steel detailing. Our team is the trusted structural partner for architects, general contractors, and building owners across North America.

We are currently seeking a Data Center Market Leader in our Charlotte, North Carolina office. The Data Center Market Leader and Senior Project Manager develops and executes the firm’s strategy for growing its data center portfolio while leading teams that deliver profitable, high-quality projects. This role combines market development, strategic client leadership, project oversight, and mentorship of teammates serving data center and mission-critical clients.

Annual Compensation: $110,000 - $150,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Data Center Market Leader / Senior Project Manager Essential Functions

• Develop and execute a strategic plan to expand the firm’s presence in the data center market
• Partner with business development executives to identify opportunities, cultivate prospective clients, and secure new work that generates revenue growth.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, networking events, client meetings, and business development functions.
• Monitor market trends, industry investment, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to support strategic growth.
• Assume client manager responsibility for strategic clients
• Lead proposal development, including scope of work, terms, schedule, fees, limitations, and other issues within corporate policy guidelines
• Mentor project manager teammates executing work in market
• Establish project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and deliverables in coordination with clients and internal teams.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery within established budgets, schedules, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate structural engineering activities with architectural, civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and other design disciplines.
• Ensure that project teams follow the firm’s quality assurance procedures and satisfy applicable regulatory, code, permitting, and professional practice requirements.
• Work closely with owners, developers, architects, general contractors, construction managers, and specialty contractors to resolve design and construction challenges.
• Oversee project financial performance, including fee management, resource allocation, project profitability, and change management.
• Provide technical oversight for structural systems supporting data centers and other mission-critical facilities.
• Travel within the United States as needed for client meetings, project delivery, industry events, and visits to project sites and client locations.

Data Center Market Leader / Senior Project Manager Essential Credentials

Required Qualifications

• At least 10 years of structural engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of project management responsibility in a consulting or engineering environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Structural Engineer (SE).
• Ability to secure work in industrial, health care, cold-storage, or manufacturing markets through existing relationships.

Core Skills

• Plan and prioritize work across multiple teams and concurrent projects, balancing client commitments, staffing needs, project risk, schedule, quality, and financial performance.
• Make decisions that have an impact on a department’s credibility, operations, and/or services.
• Desire to innovate and solve difficult problems from inception to final deliverable.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly to high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join LJB?

At LJB, you’ll combine the reach of an established national engineering firm with the opportunity to shape our data center market strategy and lead complex, mission-critical projects. Build lasting client relationships, mentor engineering teammates, and put your technical expertise and business insight to work expanding our data center portfolio.

LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement will be considered the property of LJB, and no fees will be paid. Please direct all communications to the HR team.