Data Center Project Lead - Hybrid, ESOP Growth

Black & Veatch; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead medium to large development and detailed design efforts across engineering, procurement, construction and startup activities. The role focuses on risk, schedule, budget, quality and client satisfaction, with responsibility for staffing and project leadership.

You will guide cross‑functional teams, manage multi‑discipline professionals, and coordinate with third‑party partners to deliver reliable data center solutions for diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in data center project management.
• Contract negotiation skill including knowledge of terms, risks, pricing and payment terms.
• Team development, mentors and coaches professionals, delegates project work, practices behaviors supporting diversity and inclusion, and collaboration to achieve results.
• Communicates clear expectations, goals, and vision.
• Data Center Design Building, GMP, Lump Sum experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of medium to large date center development and detailed design projects, including risk & opportunity, budget, schedule, and quality management.
• Be responsible for the day‑to‑day successful execution of project scope in the areas of performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction
• Provide for the successful staffing of the project
• Manage and lead small and medium sized teams of multi‑discipline professionals
• Coordinate and integrate the activities associated with the engineering, procurement, construction, and startup elements of the project team, including the activities of all third party companies contributing to the initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead medium to large development and detailed design efforts across engineering, procurement, construction and startup activities. The role focuses on risk, schedule, budget, quality and client satisfaction, with responsibility for staffing and project leadership.

You will guide cross‑functional teams, manage multi‑discipline professionals, and coordinate with third‑party partners to deliver reliable data center solutions for diverse