Data Center Project Lead: Mission-Critical Builds

ARCO Companies; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

ESOP for associates

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month sabbatical after five years

Volunteer leave

Charitable matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Maternity leave (100% paid for 12 wks)

Job summary

ARCO Companies is seeking a Project Manager to lead mission-critical data center projects from inception to completion in Wichita, Kansas. You will partner with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, schedule, and risk, while managing GMP/lump sum contracts and cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires 3–8 years in project management with at least 5 years in data center or mission-critical environments, plus strong MEP knowledge and

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in data center construction or mission-critical projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and their integration in mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor performance.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Proficiency in construction management software and scheduling tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through punch list.
• Partner with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, schedule, and risk.
• Manage GMP/lump sum contracts, change management, and cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive coordination across structural, architectural, MEP, and vendor scopes with a strong focus on critical path activities.
• Ensure project compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Develop and oversee project financials.
• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation plans to protect schedule and budget.
• Support commissioning and turnover activities to ensure successful delivery to the owner.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for project outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Data center PM

MEP systems

Budget management

Scheduling software

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

ARCO Companies is seeking a Project Manager to lead mission-critical data center projects from inception to completion in Wichita, Kansas. You will partner with owners, design teams, and internal leadership to align scope, budget, schedule, and risk, while managing GMP/lump sum contracts and cost forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires 3–8 years in project management with at least 5 years in data center or mission-critical environments, plus strong MEP knowledge and