Data Center Program Manager (Hybrid)

CDM Smith; Las Cruces (NM); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is hiring a Data Center Project Manager to lead complex data center projects nationwide. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders across project phases.

The ideal candidate has experience in data center design build and EPC delivery, with a track record of delivering on-time, on-budget outcomes aligned with client standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of related experience managing design and/or construction projects, including experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• PMP certification within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list.

Responsibilities

• Managing delivery of data center projects and/or programs, serving as the primary point of contact for day-to-day project execution with major clients in the U.S.
• Leading and managing cross functional teams to develop and execute project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Managing projects from early concept development through detailed design, procurement support, construction administration, commissioning, and closeout for mission-critical facilities.
• Leading internal and external coordination across engineering disciplines, constructors, vendors, and client stakeholders to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Managing project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, earned value, and timely identification/escalation of risks and opportunities.
• Serving as a mentor and leader of multi-disciplinary project teams, promoting collaboration, accountability, and consistent project execution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

CDM Smith is hiring a Data Center Project Manager to lead complex data center projects nationwide. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders across project phases.

The ideal candidate has experience in data center design build and EPC delivery, with a track record of delivering on-time, on-budget outcomes aligned with client standards and safety requirements.