Data Center Power Systems PM - Full Lifecycle Leader

Ramboll; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Power Systems Project Manager focused on data centers to own project planning, execution, and delivery for a portfolio of data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget while serving as the main client contact with developers, investors, and agencies.

You will collaborate with substation engineering teams to keep designs constructible and aligned with pre-investment opportunities, leveraging your experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in power systems or electrical infrastructure project delivery with ownership of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Experience with data center, mission-critical, or large-load client engagements preferred.
• Familiarity with substation design, power generation, generation/load interconnection processes, and transmission planning fundamentals.
• Knowledge of ISO/RTO interconnection queue processes (e.g., ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own project plans, schedules, and budgets for data center and mission-critical power engagements, tracking milestones and financial targets.
• Serve as the primary client contact for data center developers, investors, property developers, and economic development agencies.
• Lead multi-disciplinary coordination across substation design, protection and control, civil/structural, power generation, and interconnection disciplines.
• Manage subconsultants, vendors, and contract administration in support of assigned projects.
• Support early-stage feasibility studies, power availability assessments, and preliminary master planning for pre-investment and greenfield data center site opportunities.
• Identify and manage project risks, developing and tracking mitigation strategies with technical leads.
• Lead preparation of proposals, fee estimates, and client presentations, contributing to business development.
• Ensure compliance with Ramboll QA/QC procedures and applicable industry standards throughout project execution.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and early-career staff supporting your projects.
• Coordinate with Interconnection and Substation Engineering teams to ensure deliverable commitments.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Data center experience

Power systems

Client relation

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field

PMP certification or active pursuit

Professional Engineering (PE) license is a plus

Job description

Ramboll is seeking a Power Systems Project Manager focused on data centers to own project planning, execution, and delivery for a portfolio of data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget while serving as the main client contact with developers, investors, and agencies.

You will collaborate with substation engineering teams to keep designs constructible and aligned with pre-investment opportunities, leveraging your experience in